Bark Camp Lake (#17)

36.86764, -82.52157  FR993, Coeburn
National Forest Waters – Trout Heritage Waters
Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Trout, Sunfish

61-acre lake completely surrounded by forested land. Clear water and fairly dense stands of aquatic vegetation. Boat ramp/Dock (no gas motors) with handicap access.  For detailed information, https://dwr.virginia.gov/waterbody/bark-camp-lake

Bark Camp is located between Dungannon and Tacoma in northern Scott County. Take Alternate 58 to Tacoma, then Route 706 to Route 822; then U.S. Forest Development Road 993 to the lake/parking lot.

Big Cherry Lake / Reservoir (#12)

36.844134, -82.668171   Big Cherry Road, Big Stone Gap
Largemouth Bass, Trout, Muskie

250-acre lake resting amid the magnificently forested Powell Mountain basin, with elevations varying from 3000 feet downstream of Big Cherry Dam to 4223 feet at its head on High Knob.  The lake is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles only due to the gravel roads and inclines.

Big Cherry Lake is located between High Knob and Big Stone Gap in Wise County.

Falls Mills Lake (#24)

37.272060 -81.322876,  Bluefield
Bluegill, Carp, Catfish, Crappie, Brown Trout, Small & Largemouth Bass

Falls Mills Lake is a reservoir about 3.1 miles from Bluefield near Falls Mills, VA. Falls Mills Dam is owned and operated by Falls Mills Fishing Club.  It is a pay to play lake, with no fishing license required.  It’s a favorite with two boat launches, regular stockings of trout and a healthy population of small and largemouth bass.  It is located on Route 643 in Falls Mills and worth a visit.  Stop at the Fishing Club Office to pay before fishing.Fishermen will find a variety of fish in these