Important Notices for this Waterbody
| Notice |
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| Ragged Mountain Reservoir Area Closures Due to a construction project by Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, boating access will be closed but bank fishing is still permitted. See this press release for details. |
Once two lakes, this now 170 acre lake is the water supply reservoir for the City of Charlottesville. It contains largemouth bass and bluegill and is open from sunrise to sunset. Access and parking are limited and there is no boat ramp. Boats must be carried to the lake, and gasoline motors are prohibited.
Take Route 702 off Route 29 to get to the access area.
Maps & Directions
Access Site:
Map
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
no
Trout
no
Panfish
best bet
Biologist Reports
Regulations
- Catfish: 5 fish per day limit, 18-inch minimum size limit (all catfish under 18 inches must be released)
- Muskellunge: one fish per day limit, 40-inch minimum size limit (all musky under 40 inches must be released)
- Statewide creel and size limits for all species apply.
- Gasoline motors are prohibited; no boat landing, carry-in watercraft only
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 ✘