Holliday Lake Fishing
A lake in Appomattox County, 145 acres.
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The essentials of Holliday Lake
In Appomattox County, the lake known as Holliday Lake covers 145 acres. The closest Census place is Appomattox, about 11 miles away.
Access, the DWR species list and the digest rules follow.
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.
How DWR describes Holliday Lake
Holliday Lake is a 145 acre lake that lies within Holliday Lake State Park. The lake is in a beautiful setting, with rugged terrain and deep clear water which provides an excellent backdrop for a family outing. The park offers quality fishing as well as a number of additional outdoor recreation opportunities. For more information on the park and non-fishing recreation opportunities and amenities please visit the State Park’s website .
Getting to Holliday Lake
Access via State Route 24 between Appomattox and U.S. 60 and from Routes 626, 640 and 692. Approximately 12 miles from the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park.
These are DWR sentences on Holliday Lake, cut to whole sentences.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Motor rule and facilities at Holliday Lake
- Boat motors (DWR layer)Electric Motors Only
- DWR region numberDWR Region 2
Only the fields DWR fills in for Holliday Lake appear here.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026.
Species DWR lists for Holliday Lake
For Holliday Lake, species come from DWR pages and trout records rather than from catches.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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No DWR launch sits on Holliday Lake, so the neighbours are listed.
Virginia launches flanking Holliday Lake
- Horsepen Lake WMA boat rampHorsepen Lake, 9 miles northeast
- Bents Creek boat ramp on James River (Upper and Middle)James River (Upper and Middle), 14 miles northwest
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Cooler math for Holliday Lake under Virginia rules
| 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 |
The 2026 statewide rows are the default on Holliday Lake.
DWR page rule lines for Holliday Lake
- Largemouth bass
- 12 inch minimum, 5 fish per day
- Channel catfish
- 15 inch minimum, 5 fish per day
- All other species
- Statewide limits apply
- General
- Fishing license required for persons 16 years of age or older.
- Electric motors only. Gasoline motors restricted.
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.
Holliday Lake among nearby lakes
Next to Holliday Lake, James River State Park Lakes is the giant of the group at 1,440 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holliday Lake | this water | 145 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Horsepen Lake | 9 miles northeast | 19 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Slate River Reservoir | 13 miles northeast | 38 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Wilck’s Lake | 14 miles southeast | 30 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Briery Creek Lake | 18 miles southeast | 845 acres | 2 | 0 |
| James River State Park Lakes | 19 miles northwest | 1,440 acres | 0 | 0 |
Virginia DWR waterbody pages and Public Fishing Lakes layer, NHD outline areas, DWR Boating Access Locations and stocking schedule; read November 6, 2026.
Just off Holliday Lake, by road
Another Virginia impoundment after Holliday Lake
- Horsepen Lake9 miles northeast
- Slate River Reservoir13 miles northeast
- Wilck’s Lake14 miles southeast
- Briery Creek Lake18 miles southeast
- James River State Park Lakes19 miles northwest
Filling the bait bucket close to Holliday Lake
- TNT Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Spout Spring, 15 miles
- Rebel Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Keysville, 24 miles
Places to stay near Holliday Lake
- Appomattox11 miles, Appomattox County
- Farmville15 miles, Prince Edward County
- Amherst26 miles, Amherst County
- Madison Heights26 miles, Amherst County
The Virginia counties and cities along Holliday Lake
- Appomattox Countycounty seat Appomattox
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Lakes, tidewater and stream riffles close to Holliday Lake, in pictures
Photo: Tony Alter, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Nannette Turner, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bill McChesney, CC BY 2.0
Holliday Lake, asked and answered for Virginia anglers
How do I find Holliday Lake on a Virginia map?
Point the map at Appomattox County, about 11 miles from Appomattox.
How many acres is Holliday Lake?
Size on record: 145 acres.
Does DWR keep a public launch on Holliday Lake?
The nearest DWR launch is Horsepen Lake WMA boat ramp, 9 miles away.
What swims in Holliday Lake?
The DWR list includes bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and yellow perch.
How many largemouth can go home from Holliday Lake?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
What does DWR charge to fish Holliday Lake?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Anyone not yet 16 is excused from buying one.
Where can bank anglers fish Holliday Lake?
No pier is on file here.
What tackle store is handiest for Holliday Lake trips?
TNT Outfitters (about 15 miles away) heads the shop list.
Load the cooler for Holliday Lake
Each 2026 Virginia fee and creel row is linked below.