Guide To Fishing At Lake Drummond

AKA: Drummond Reservoir

Low pH levels restricts the potential fish species that can survive in Lake Drummond. This 3,100-acre lake in the southeast part of the state is located ten miles southeast of Suffolk. This shell shaped reservoir has eight miles of shoreline and a few ways to access the lake.

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

Lake Drummond Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp is located on the west side. The other popular option is via Dismal Swamp Canal which runs into the lake from the east side. Crappie, perch and pickerel are the primary species, plus there is a good population of sunfish. This fishery is remote with no services, but often provides good fishing action.

What to fish for...

Fishing for black crappie, flier sunfish, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Lake Drummond in Virginia.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Drummond

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Drummond Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Drummond Fishing Pier & Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Interior Ditch Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a Virginia Fishing License.