Virginia · Unknown Co.

Appomattox River

 · 32 mi · Class 

Optimal: 625–1850 CFS · USGS #02041650

Water temp: 71°F

132CFS

1.80 ft gauge height

Below Optimal

↑Rising slowly (+20 cfs/hr)(+27 in 3h)

Avg flow: 1,245 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #02041650

02041650

Lake Chesdin is a 3,100-acre water supply reservoir on the Chesterfield-Dinwiddie County line administered by the Appomattox River Water Authority. Lake Chesdin is a very productive lake that offers excellent largemouth bass fishing, good crappie fishing (both black and white) in spring and fall, and a great channel catfish fishery. Recent walleye and striped bass stockings have provided anglers with additional fishing opportunities. The abundant forage base, primarily in the form of gizzard shad, provides great bounty for various predator species to prey upon. The pu

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