There’s nothing quite like opening your back door to a lake view and all the benefits it has to offer. Ideal for water sports including water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, Lake Chesdin offers fun for the entire family!
Lake Chesdin, located 30 miles southwest of Richmond in east-central Virginia, covers 3,100 acres with more than 340 miles of shoreline, perfect for any fishing enthusiast. There are plenty of fishing opportunities on the lake, as it is home to a wide variety of fish. Best known for its largemouth bass fishing (some reported over 20-inches long), Lake Chesdin offers great crappie fishing in the spring and fall, in addition to channel catfish, walleye, bluegill, and striped bass.
Whether you’re a water or land angler, Lake Chesdin has you covered. The lake offers a public 24-hour boat launch and three marinas for your convenience. Some of the shoreline is accessible for fishing from the bank, or from docks and a fishing pier.
For the latest fishing report and information on the best fishing spots, click here. For more information on fishing regulations or to purchase a fishing license, visit the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries website.
If fishing isn’t your thing, Chesdin Landing boasts 5.8 miles of waterfront providing plenty of space to enjoy water sports or relax on the water. It is also home to a county-owned park and offers a boat slide for launching canoes and kayaks, numerous spots for observing wildlife and nature, and tables for an afternoon picnic by the lake.
Are you ready to live life on the water? Come to Chesdin Landing, Richmond’s premiere golf and waterfront community nestled along Lake Chesdin. Chesdin Landing offers lakefront property that is perfect for your custom-built home. It’s truly the place where you can live the life you love! We invite you to view our available listings and to schedule a tour online today!
