Albemarle Lake Fishing Spot
- County: Albemarle
- Acreage: 35
- Elevation: 498'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/29/09 10:39 AM
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Largemouth can be found along the shoreline in shallow water during early spring as water temperatures begin to warm. Spawning season is primarily in the month of May and bass are generally feeding heavily several weeks prior to the spawn. Fallen trees and beaver lodges are good areas to fish for bass at this time of the year. As water temperatures increase during the summer months, bass move to deeper water and tend to be more active in early morning or late afternoon. As fall approaches, with cooling water temperatures, bass move back into shallower water, taking on feeding habits of the early spring months. As winter approaches, bass once again move to deeper water. Sunfish are the primary forage for bass in this lake.
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Albemarle Lake Description
Prior to the 15-18-inch slot limit for bass being implemented in 1988, the bass population in Lake Albemarle was overabundant and stunted. When it was sampled in 2000, the bass population appeared to be better balanced. By 2004, however, it had reverted to its pre-slot condition. Although the overall number of bass was excellent, the size structure was on the small side. Very few bass exceeded 15 inches and growth rates were relatively slow. This indicats the population needs to be thinned somewhat to promote
faster growth. As a result, the 15-18-inch slot limit was removed in 2005.