Bealers Ferry Boat Launch is a popular fishing destination in Virginia, USA. The area is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The boat launch provides easy access to the nearby Claytor Lake, which is known for its excellent fishing opportunities.

Aside from fishing, visitors can also enjoy various boating activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, and kayaking. There are also several picnic areas and hiking trails available in the surrounding area.

For those planning a fishing trip to Bealers Ferry Boat Launch, it is recommended to use live bait and lures such as spinnerbaits, jigs, and plastic worms. Fishing during early morning or late evening is also recommended for a better chance of catching fish.

The best time of year to visit Bealers Ferry Boat Launch for fishing is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is milder and fish are more active. The average temperature during spring (March to May) is between 47°F to 70°F, while the average temperature during fall (September to November) is between 39°F to 67°F.

Featured Fish - Black Crappie

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.