Lake Chesdin

Lake Chesdin
Location	Chesterfield / Dinwiddie / Amelia counties, Virginia, USA
Coordinates	37°13′14″N 77°31′30″W / 37.22056°N 77.525°W / 37.22056; -77.525Coordinates: 37°13′14″N 77°31′30″W / 37.22056°N 77.525°W / 37.22056; -77.525
Lake type	Reservoir
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	3,100 acres (13 km2)
Surface elevation	108 ft (33 m)

Lake Chesdin (also known as Chesdin Reservoir) is a lake in south-central Virginia, on the border of Chesterfield County and Dinwiddie County and going upstream into Amelia County. It is a popular fishing area and is known to have great opportunities for largemouth bass. It is also known to have populations of crappie, bluegill, walleye, striped bass, channel catfish, gizzard shad and white perch.^[1]

Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Lake Chesdin is known as an excellent fishery for largemouth bass. It has some that are over 20 inches (510 mm) in length.

Crappie

Lake Chesdin is home to both varieties of crappie found in Virginia. Though the crappie population has been declining, due to increased competition for food with white perch, some exceed 10 inches (250 mm) in length. The lake record was caught April 19, 2001. It weighed 4 lb (1.8 kg). 18 1/2 inches. Angler....David Collins. DeWitt, Va

Bluegill

Bluegill are also commonly found in Lake Chesdin, but due to competition for food from other species, few exceed 7 inches (180 mm).

Walleye

Though walleye are not stocked often in Lake Chesdin, it has some up to and exceeding 7 lb (3.2 kg).

Striped Bass

One of Lake Chesdin's most notable species of fish is the striped bass, with some reaching 25 lb (11 kg). They are regularly stocked.

Channel Catfish

Lake Chesdin has a great population of channel catfish. These catfish can be found in abundance in the lake ranging from 2-6 lb.

White Perch

There is an abundance of white perch in the lake. They are one of the most numerous fish in the lake and can reach up to 10 inches (250 mm).

References

1. ^ Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, April 14, 2009

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Chesdin