Brunswick Lake Fishing
DWR-listed lake water in Brunswick County, 150 acres.
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First notes on Brunswick Lake
Find Brunswick Lake, a lake of 150 acres, in Brunswick County. It sits about 7 miles from Lawrenceville.
DWR records 1 boat ramp that open onto it.
Acres as stated on the Virginia DWR waterbody page, read November 6, 2026. Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026. Census 2023 places.
DWR notes on fishing Brunswick Lake
Lake Brunswick in Brunswick County is an excellent panfish lake with abundant bluegill and redear in “keeper” sizes. Crappie populations are abundant, and they average about 10 inches. It is also a good largemouth bass lake with good numbers of bass over 15 inches and a few fish over 20 inches. The lake also has some healthy-sized yellow perch. There are a few homes around the lake, but DWR owns a 20-foot strip of land around the entire shoreline, which is open to the public.
Site notes for Brunswick Lake
This 150-acre DWR-owned lake is located east of Edgerton, just north of Route 58, via Route 638.
For Brunswick Lake, the block above is copied from the DWR waterbody page.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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- Boat motors (DWR layer)Electric Motors Only
- DWR region numberDWR Region 2
Each line repeats a field DWR keeps for Brunswick Lake; blank fields are left off.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026.
Fish Virginia DWR names at Brunswick Lake
Every fish listed for Brunswick Lake has a DWR source behind it.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Trailer ramps the DWR lists at Brunswick Lake
| Site | Recorded attributes | Owner | Location (DWR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Lake boat ramp | dock and ramp, 1 ramp, barrier-free, freshwater | DWR | From Lawrenceville, Rt 58 East (4); L on Rt 638 (2) |
Neighbouring boat ramps around Brunswick Lake
- Great Creek boat ramp on Great Creek Watershed LakeGreat Creek Watershed Lake, 9 miles west
- Purdy boat ramp on Nottoway RiverNottoway River, 11 miles east
- Emporia boat rampEmporia Reservoir, 12 miles southeast
- Farmers Market boat ramp on Meherrin RiverMeherrin River, 13 miles southeast
- Meherrin ParkMeherrin River, 14 miles southeast
- Jarratt boat ramp on Nottoway RiverNottoway River, 14 miles east
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Keep rules for Brunswick Lake
| Species as printed | Applies to | Creel | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass | statewide | 5 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Alabama, Spotted Bass | statewide | No statewide daily limit | No statewide length limit |
| Landlocked Striped Bass and Landlocked Striped Bass X White Bass Hybrids | statewide | 4 per day in the aggregate | No fish less than 20 inches |
| Striped Bass | Anadromous (coastal) striped bass above the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay and Crane Lake (City of Suffolk) | Creel and length limits shall be as set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for recreational fishing in tidal waters | no length limit printed |
| Striped Bass | Striped bass in the Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest rivers and their tributaries plus Back Bay | No possession | no length limit printed |
| Walleye, Saugeye | statewide | 5 per day in the aggregate | No walleye or saugeye less than 18 inches |
| Sauger | statewide | 2 per day | No statewide length limits |
| White Bass | statewide | 5 per day | No statewide length limits |
| Chain Pickerel and Northern Pike | statewide | 5 per day | No statewide length limits |
| Muskellunge | statewide | 1 per day | No muskellunge less than 40 inches |
| Bluegill (bream) and other sunfish excluding Crappie, Rock Bass (redeye) and Roanoke Bass | statewide | 50 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Crappie (black or white) | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Rock Bass (redeye) | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate with Roanoke bass | No statewide length limits |
| Roanoke Bass | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate with rock bass | No statewide length limits |
| Perch (yellow and white) | statewide | No statewide daily limit | No statewide length limit |
| Trout | statewide | 6 per day | 7 inch minimum size |
| Channel, White, and Flathead | statewide | 20 per day | No length limits |
| Blue | statewide | 20 per day | No statewide length limits |
At Brunswick Lake, start from the statewide rows and then read any water line.
Regulations tab on the DWR page for Brunswick Lake
- Largemouth bass: 14–18 slot, 5 per day (all bass 14 to 18 inches must be released unharmed)
- Sunfish: no size limit, 50 per day
- Crappie: no size limit, 25 per day
- Channel catfish: 15″ minimum, 8 per day
- The following are prohibited on this property:
- Outboard motor use, swimming, open air fires, trotlines, littering, sailboats, alcohol, fishing tournaments involving prizes, waterfowl hunting, trapping without permit, and camping.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older.
Statewide creel and length limits as printed (page updated August 17, 2026), 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (eRegulations, linked from the Virginia DWR regulations page), read November 6, 2026. Virginia license fees in the 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (licenses run one year from purchase unless noted), read November 6, 2026.
Virginia lakes clustered near Brunswick Lake
On size, Lake Gaston heads the lakes around Brunswick Lake with 20,300 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Lake | this water | 150 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Great Creek Watershed Lake | 8 miles west | 212 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Emporia Reservoir | 11 miles southeast | 210 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Fort Pickett Lakes | 17 miles northwest | 384 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Gaston | 23 miles southwest | 20,300 acres | 3 | 0 |
| Lake Gordon | 27 miles west | 157 acres | 1 | 0 |
Virginia DWR waterbody pages and Public Fishing Lakes layer, NHD outline areas, DWR Boating Access Locations and stocking schedule; read November 6, 2026.
Close to Brunswick Lake on the Commonwealth map
More Virginia lakes within reach of Brunswick Lake
- Great Creek Watershed Lake8 miles west
- Emporia Reservoir11 miles southeast
- Fort Pickett Lakes17 miles northwest
- Lake Gaston23 miles southwest
- Lake Gordon27 miles west
Stores with hooks, line and lures around Brunswick Lake
- Poplar Creek Marinamarina, Bracey, 23 miles
- Twin Lakes Outfittersbait and tackle shop, South Hill, 24 miles
A bed and a breakfast counter near Brunswick Lake
- Lawrenceville7 miles, Brunswick County
- Emporia13 miles, City of Emporia
- South Hill22 miles, Mecklenburg County
- Kenbridge25 miles, Lunenburg County
Locality pages that take in Brunswick Lake
- Brunswick Countycounty seat Lawrenceville
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Questions on Brunswick Lake before the truck is loaded
Where in the Commonwealth is Brunswick Lake?
Our records place it in Brunswick County, about 7 miles from Lawrenceville.
How big is Brunswick Lake?
It is listed at 150 acres.
Does Brunswick Lake have a DWR launch?
One DWR site serves it, Brunswick Lake boat ramp.
Which fish does Virginia DWR name at Brunswick Lake?
DWR names bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch.
Is there a length limit on bass at Brunswick Lake?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
Can a visitor fish Brunswick Lake?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. DWR asks nothing of anglers under 16.
Is there a fishing pier on Brunswick Lake?
DWR records no fishing pier for it.
Which Virginia bait counter sits closest to Brunswick Lake?
Nearest in our list: Poplar Creek Marina (about 23 miles away).
Rig up for Brunswick Lake before sunrise
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