Fairy Stone Lake Fishing
This reservoir lies in Patrick County, 168 acres.
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Fairy Stone Lake in brief
Fairy Stone Lake is a Virginia reservoir in Patrick County, listed at 168 acres. The nearest community on the Census list is Collinsville, some 12 miles distant.
Read on for ramps, species and the cooler rules.
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.
Fairy Stone Lake in the words of Virginia DWR
Fairy Stone Lake is a 168-acre reservoir located within Fairy Stone State Park. The park is located approximately 20 minutes Northwest of Martinsville, Virginia. Fishing is only one of the attractions offered at the park. The park also provides guests with other options such as lodging, camping, swimming, hiking, picnic facilities, and john boat or canoe rentals. Fairy Stone Lake contains largemouth bass, sunfish, and crappie. Unlike neighboring Philpott Reservoir, outboard motor use is prohibited.
Finding the access at Fairy Stone Lake
From Route 57, take Route 346 to Route 623 that leads to the public ramp.
DWR wrote the passage above about Fairy Stone Lake; check its page for updates.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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- Boat motors (DWR layer)Electric Motors Only
- Facilities DWR marksfee, parking, accessible facilities, food concession, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, hiking trails, bike trails, boat ramps, electric motors only, paddle access, camping
- DWR region numberDWR Region 2
The rows on Fairy Stone Lake mirror DWR records.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026. Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Species on the DWR page for Fairy Stone Lake
Species groups DWR grades at Fairy Stone Lake
| Species group | DWR rating |
|---|---|
| Bass | present |
| Catfish | present |
| Panfish | present |
DWR wording drives the Fairy Stone Lake species list; generic labels stay unlinked.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Ramps onto Fairy Stone Lake
There is no DWR ramp for Fairy Stone Lake; ask the owner before towing.
More DWR launches near Fairy Stone Lake
- Waid Recreation Area on Pigg RiverPigg River, 15 miles northeast
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Virginia limits in force on Fairy Stone 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 |
Those statewide digest rows govern Fairy Stone Lake unless an exception below names it.
DWR regulation notes on Fairy Stone Lake
- All other species are manager under statewide regulations:
- Largemouth Bass
- 5 per day
- No Minimum Creel Limit
- Crappie
- 25 per day
- No Minimum Creel Limit
- Sunfish
- 50 per day
- No Minimum Creel Limit
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.
Fairy Stone Lake next to its Virginia neighbours
If Fairy Stone Lake feels crowded, Smith Mountain Lake spreads across 20,600 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Stone Lake | this water | 168 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Philpott Lake | 3 miles northeast | 2,880 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Martinsville Reservoir | 13 miles east | 175 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Franklin County Park Pond | 17 miles northeast | 2 acres (DWR outline area) | 0 | 11 |
| Lake Burton | 32 miles east | 76 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Smith Mountain Lake | 33 miles northeast | 20,600 acres | 6 | 0 |
Virginia DWR waterbody pages and Public Fishing Lakes layer, NHD outline areas, DWR Boating Access Locations and stocking schedule; read November 6, 2026.
Around Fairy Stone Lake, within a Virginia drive
Other Virginia reservoirs close to Fairy Stone Lake
- Philpott Lake3 miles northeast
- Martinsville Reservoir13 miles east
- Franklin County Park Pond17 miles northeast
- Lake Burton32 miles east
- Smith Mountain Lake33 miles northeast
Where to buy bait before Fairy Stone Lake
- Angler's Choicefly shop, Martinsville, 19 miles
- Franklin Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Rocky Mount, 20 miles
- Greasy Creek Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Willis, 21 miles
Virginia towns close to Fairy Stone Lake
- Collinsville12 miles, Henry County
- Stuart14 miles, Patrick County
- Martinsville16 miles, City of Martinsville
- Rocky Mount19 miles, Franklin County
The localities Fairy Stone Lake runs through
- Patrick Countycounty seat Stuart
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Shorelines around Fairy Stone Lake through a camera
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Fairy Stone Lake: what Old Dominion anglers keep asking
Which Virginia locality holds Fairy Stone Lake?
Look in Patrick County, about 12 miles from Collinsville.
Roughly how much water is Fairy Stone Lake?
About 168 acres.
Which DWR access site suits a first trip to Fairy Stone Lake?
None is mapped on it; the closest DWR ramp is Waid Recreation Area on Pigg River, about 15 miles away.
What might bite for a Virginia angler at Fairy Stone Lake?
DWR lists bluegill, crappie and largemouth bass.
Which digest bass row covers Fairy Stone Lake?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
Does a Virginia freshwater license cover Fairy Stone Lake?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Under-16 anglers are exempt.
Can a bank angler work the shoreline of Fairy Stone Lake?
No dedicated pier appears on DWR data.
Which shop is on the way to Fairy Stone Lake?
Stop at Angler's Choice (about 19 miles away).
Plan a Saturday on Fairy Stone Lake
Check the digest, then pick a ramp.