Crappie

Crappie anglers visiting Blackstone, Virginia, will find some solid fishing opportunities in the local lakes and ponds. Nottoway Lake is a reliable choice, known for its healthy crappie population. Focus your efforts around submerged structure, such as brush piles, fallen trees, and docks. Spring is the peak season, as crappie move shallow to spawn. However, good fishing can also be found in the fall as they fatten up for winter. Minnows and small jigs are the go-to baits. A local angler's secret is to use a slip bobber rig to present your bait at the correct depth, especially when fishing around submerged structure. The crappie in Nottoway Lake are typically good size, with many reaching over a pound. Be aware that the lake can get weedy in the summer, so be prepared to fish above or around the vegetation. The public boat ramp provides easy access to the lake.