Lake Conner Fishing
This reservoir lies in Halifax County, 100 acres.
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Lake Conner in brief
Lake Conner is a Virginia reservoir in Halifax County, listed at 100 acres. The nearest community on the Census list is Brookneal, some 12 miles distant.
Boaters can use 1 boat ramp from the DWR list.
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.
Lake Conner in the words of Virginia DWR
Lake Conner is a 100-acre impoundment in Halifax County, Virginia. The lake is owned and managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Located in rural Southside Virginia, Lake Conner offers anglers great fishing opportunities in a picturesque, wooded setting. However, Lake Conner is best known for holding the state record largemouth bass (16 pounds, 4 ounces) since 1985.
Finding the access at Lake Conner
Lake Conner is located approximately 20 miles north of South Boston, Virginia. From U.S. 360, take Route 746. Turn left on Route 603, then right on Route 619, then right on Route 623 to Route 624.
DWR wrote the passage above about Lake Conner; 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
- DWR region numberDWR Region 2
The rows on Lake Conner mirror DWR records.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026.
Species on the DWR page for Lake Conner
DWR wording drives the Lake Conner species list; generic labels stay unlinked.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Ramps onto Lake Conner
| Site | Recorded attributes | Owner | Location (DWR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Connor boat ramp on Lake Conner | concrete ramp, 1 ramp, barrier-free, freshwater | DWR | From Clover,Rt746 N(4);L on Rt603(2.6);R on Rt619 (2.19);R on Rt623(1.3);R on Rt624(1.5) |
More DWR launches near Lake Conner
- Watkins Bridge boat ramp on Staunton RiverStaunton River, 3 miles east
- Clarkton Bridge boat ramp on Staunton RiverStaunton River, 7 miles northwest
- Clover boat ramp on Staunton RiverStaunton River, 9 miles southeast
- Brookneal boat ramp on Staunton RiverStaunton River, 11 miles northwest
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 Lake Conner
| 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 Lake Conner unless an exception below names it.
DWR regulation notes on Lake Conner
- Largemouth bass
- 16-22 inch protected slot*
- * No fish between 16 and 22 inches may be kept
- 5 per day
- Sunfish
- No size limit
- 50 per day
- Crappie
- No size limit
- 25 per day
- Channel catfish
- 15″ minimum
- 8 per day
- Chain pickerel
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.
State marks set at Lake Conner
| Species | Weight as printed | Date | Water as listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 16 lbs. 4 oz. | 5-20-1985 | Conner Lake | |
| Black Crappie | 4 lbs. 14 oz. | 4-8-1967 | Lake Conner | retired category |
State Record Freshwater Fish as of 9-2-2025 (keeper: Virginia DWR (State Record Freshwater Fish list as of 9-2-2025); angler names left off here), read November 6, 2026.
Lake Conner next to its Virginia neighbours
If Lake Conner feels crowded, Briery Creek Lake spreads across 845 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conner | this water | 100 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Banister Lake | 12 miles southwest | 400 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Briery Creek Lake | 26 miles northeast | 845 acres | 2 | 0 |
| Modest Creek Lake | 33 miles east | 29 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Wilck’s Lake | 34 miles northeast | 30 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Holliday Lake | 34 miles north | 145 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.
Around Lake Conner, within a Virginia drive
Other Virginia reservoirs close to Lake Conner
- Banister Lake12 miles southwest
- Briery Creek Lake26 miles northeast
- Modest Creek Lake33 miles east
- Wilck’s Lake34 miles northeast
- Holliday Lake34 miles north
Where to buy bait before Lake Conner
- Rebel Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Keysville, 23 miles
- Clarksville Marina Incmarina, Clarksville, 25 miles
Virginia towns close to Lake Conner
- Brookneal12 miles, Campbell County
- Halifax13 miles, Halifax County
- South Boston16 miles, Halifax County
- Chase City21 miles, Mecklenburg County
The localities Lake Conner runs through
- Halifax Countycounty seat Halifax
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Shorelines around Lake Conner through a camera
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Photo: Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0
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Lake Conner: what Old Dominion anglers keep asking
Which Virginia locality holds Lake Conner?
Look in Halifax County, about 12 miles from Brookneal.
Roughly how much water is Lake Conner?
About 100 acres.
Which DWR access site suits a first trip to Lake Conner?
DWR maps one: Lake Connor boat ramp on Lake Conner.
What might bite for a Virginia angler at Lake Conner?
DWR lists black crappie, bluegill, bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, crappie and largemouth bass.
Which digest bass row covers Lake Conner?
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 Lake Conner?
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 Lake Conner?
No dedicated pier appears on DWR data.
Which shop is on the way to Lake Conner?
Stop at Rebel Sporting Goods (about 23 miles away).
Which Virginia record row names Lake Conner?
Largemouth Bass, 16 lbs. 4 oz., 1985, is on the DWR record list for this water (angler names are left out here).
Plan a Saturday on Lake Conner
Check the digest, then pick a ramp.