Briery Branch is a 9-acre lake located in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Rockingham County. The lake is stocked with trout and channel catfish. Largemouth bass and bluegill are also present. Catfish angling should improve since this lake was stocked with catchable size (average 1.2 lbs) channel catfish in 1997, along with the normal fingerling catfish stocking.
Maps & Directions
The lake is located in the National Forest west of Dayton. Take Route 257 west, then right on Route 924 past Hone Quarry. Map
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
present
Trout
present
Panfish
present
Biologist Reports
Regulations
Trout license:
- required to fish these waters from October 1 through June 15
Catfish
- Creel limit of four catfish per day was established to help promote better catfish angling.
Bass
- A 14-inch minimum length limit was established for largemouth bass in 1997 to increase the bass population.
Facilities, Amenities, and Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Facilities
- Fee ✘
- Parking ✔
- Handicap-Accessible ✘
- Food Concession ✘
- Picnic Tables ✘
- Grills ✘
- Restrooms ✘
Amenities
- Hiking Trails ✘
- Bike Trails ✘
- Viewing Blinds ✘
- Observation Platforms ✘
- Fishing Pier/Platform ✘
- Boat Ramps ✘
- Motorboat Access ✘
- Horsepower Limit ✘
- Electric Motor Only ✘
- Paddle Access ✘
- Camping ✘
- Primitive Camping Only ✘
Briery Branch Lake is bank access only; however, a small boat or canoe could be carried down a path on the roadside of the dam from a small parking area.
More Information
For additional information contact:
VDWR Verona Office
Fisheries Division
517 Lee Highway
Verona, VA 24482
Phone: (540) 248-9360