The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Philpott Lake
Patrick County, Virginia · 2,900 acres (4.5 sq mi)
Level 971 ft, calm this afternoon.
About Philpott Lake
Philpott Lake spreads over 2,900 acres in Patrick County, Virginia. It was made by Philpott Dam on the Smith River. Philpott Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Smith River in southern Virginia.
From end to end it runs about 6.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 48 miles. The water sits about 970 ft above sea level. Bassett lies about 2.6 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Roanoke, about 30 miles away.
- Size
- 2,900 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 970 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Philpott Dam, Smith River
- County
- Patrick County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Virginia, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Philpott Lake
- Bassettabout 2.6 mi southeast
- Stanleytownabout 4.4 mi southeast
- Pannill Forkabout 4.8 mi south
- Ferrumabout 5.9 mi north
- Roanokenearest city, about 30 mi north
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Questions about Philpott Lake
What fish are in Philpott Lake?
Lakes like Philpott Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Philpott Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Philpott Lake?
2,900 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Philpott Lake?
Bassett is about 2.6 miles southeast; Stanleytown is about 4.4 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Philpott Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Philpott Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
