Important Notices for this Waterbody
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| Banister Lake Boat Ramp Closed Until Further Notice The Banister Lake boat ramp has been closed until further notice due to low water, resulting in a public safety concern. The ramp will reopen when water levels improve and boaters can again safely launch. |
Banister Lake is a 400-acre impoundment in Halifax County, Virginia. The lake is a mainstream impoundment of the Banister River and serves as a drinking water supply for the Town of Halifax. Banister offers anglers fishing opportunities close to the towns of Halifax and South Boston. Habitat in the lake consists of natural woody debris and some aquatic vegetation.
Maps & Directions
Banister Lake is located on Route 501 near the town of Halifax.
Access Point: Map
Fishing
Anglers fishing Banister Lake are likely to catch Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish (AKA shellcracker), Chain Pickerel, and crappie.
Biologist Reports
Regulations
Largemouth Bass
- 12 inches minimum
- 5 per day
Sunfish
- 50 per day
- No Length Limit
Crappie
- 25 per day
- No Length Limit
Channel Catfish
- 8 per day
- 15 inches minimum
All Other Species
- Statewide Limits Apply
More Information
For more information on Banister Lake, please contact:
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
107 Foxwood Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
434-392-9645