Guide To Fishing At Lake Moomaw

AKA: Gathright Dam Reservoir

Forested, rolling hills surround scenic Lake Moomaw, a 2,500-acre lake in the northwestern part of the state, at Perkins Point. The meandering shore creates over forty miles of shoreline, all of which entice anglers to wet a line.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The lake is notorious for great trout fishing. Bass, catfish and crappie are also highly rated here making this a great destination for multiple species. In addition fishing for bluegill, sunfish and chain pickerel can be very good at times. Three boat ramps, a marina, rental boats, camping, restaurants and supplies are all at or nearby the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, redear sunfish, rock bass and chain pickerel at Lake Moomaw in Virginia.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Moomaw

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Moomaw Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Coles Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Coles Point Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Fortney Branch Boat Launch Ramp
Located southern tip of the lake, off Fortney Branch Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Moomaw Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 603, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Click here for a Virginia Fishing License.