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. However, boats with outboard motors can be used as long as the motors are trimmed up and are not in use. Fishing regulations are governed by state fishing regulations.
Maps & Directions
From Route 57, take Route 346 to Route 623 that leads to the public ramp. Map
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
present
Trout
seasonal
Panfish
present
Black Bass
The largemouth bass population is dominated by 13–15 inch fish with some bass up to 20 inches. The number of big fish has recently declined but the number of mid sized bass has been increasing. Fairystone is a shallow lake and most bass are found away from the shoreline in deeper water or congregate around the numerous fallen trees scattered around the shoreline.
| Size (Inches) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Crappie
Crappie are not very abundant but the size structure of these fish is good. Most crappie are between 8-12 inches with an occasional crappie reaching 13 inches. Look for crappie on the outside edges of fallen trees.
| Size (Inches) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Sunfish
The bluegill population has remained stable for many years. The largest bluegill average 6 inches. Angling opportunities for sunfish at Fairy Stone Lake should remain good as long as shad are not introduced into the lake.
| Size (Inches) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 41 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 37 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Biologist Reports
Regulations
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
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 ✘
Fairystone Lake is part of the Fairystone Lake Sate Park that includes all of the park amenities. The gravel boat ramp is located across the lake from the beach and is isolated from the other primary park facilities. Please note there is a parking fee charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay parking information is available at the yellow honor safe next to the boat launch. Failure to pay the parking fee may result in additional fines.
More Information
For more information:
Fairy Stone Sate Park
967 Fairy Stone Lake Drive
Stuart, VA 24171
Phone: (540) 930-2424
Reservations: 800-933-PARK
Also
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Regional Office
1132 Thomas Jefferson Road
Forest, VA 24551
434-525-7522
Biologist: George Palmer