Battered and fried over a campfire, roasted whole on sticks, baked in hobo packets on hot coals—no matter how it’s fixed, freshly caught fish can be the highlight of a meal enjoyed after a day of successful fishing, that is, if the catch is properly cared for before cooking.
Lakes in Virginia
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Virginia is for lovers of lakes! No matter where you go in the Old Dominion State, you're close to at least one fine body of water. In northern Virginia, lake lovers may take tour boat rides, fish, paddleboat or camp on the shores of Lake Fairfax in Reston. Central Virginia is home to two of the state's largest lakes, Smith Mountain and Anna. Known as the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smith Mountain Lake has 500 miles of shoreline and many access points for anglers and boaters. At 13,000 acres, Lake Anna accommodates all manner of water sports. Like Anna, Buggs Island Lake (a.k.a. John H. Kerr Reservoir) is a prime spot for boaters. Located in southern Virginia, the 50,000-acre lake is also the largest in Virginia. It's an excellent fishing hole too, especially for crappie, and has more than 800 miles of shoreline. |
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Lake Anna is one of the most popular water recreation destinations in Virginia. It is located around seventy miles south of the city of Washington D.C. and it's seventeen miles long and includes more than two hundred miles of shoreline. |
Lake Chesdin is a popular spot for fishing and camping. This lake is located in south-central Virginia. Lake Chesdin is home to largemouth bass, crappie, white perch, striped bass, bluegill and walleye. |
Smith Mountain Lake has more than five hundred miles of of shoreline. Popular activities here are boating, fishing, hiking, camping, sailing, amongst other things. |
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