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The Big Island Reservoir can be found on the Big Island USGS quad topo map. Big Island Reservoir is a reservoir in Amherst County in the state of Virginia. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 37.5368, -79.3581 and the altitude is 600 feet (183 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Big Island Reservoir should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Big Island Reservoir are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 37.5368
Longitude: -79.3581
Elevation: 600 ft (183 m)
Locator Map - Big Island Reservoir
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: --°F - Low: 20°F
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Clear. Cold with lows around 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this evening.
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Monday:
High: 45°F - Low: 29°F
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Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 10 mph in the morning...becoming light and variable.
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Tuesday:
High: 48°F - Low: 32°F
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A slight chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds...becoming south around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
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Wednesday:
High: 53°F - Low: 33°F
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Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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Thursday:
High: 53°F - Low: 36°F
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Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s.
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Friday:
High: 52°F - Low: 30°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
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Saturday:
High: 53°F - Low: 32°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
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Nearby Trails
James River Water Gap (Distance: 1.7 mi)
For all the might of the mountains, the sight of Virginia’s biggest river flowing placidly through the breach is sure to impress. Trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the James River Face Wildernes...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Glasgow, VA - Hiking - length:0.5 mi
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Otter Creek Recreation Area (Distance: 2.5 mi)
For almost ten miles, Otter Creek memorably parallels the Parkway on a descent from 1,100 feet to the James River at 650 feet. Though this is not a lofty portion of the high road, the mixed forest of ...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Glasgow, VA - Hiking - length:5.8 mi
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The Blue Ridge Parkway: James River Visitor Center to Roanoke Mountain (Distance: 2.6 mi)
Since you are starting out at the lowest point on the Parkway and heading toward the highest point on the Parkway in Virginia, expect to do some climbing. Uphill climbs will amount to right at 4,000 f...
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From the guidebook "Bicycling the Blue Ridge"
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Lexington, VA - Road Biking - length:57 mi
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Otter Creek Campground (Distance: 2.7 mi)
The level campground is wooded with mountain laurel, oaks, and pines, providing ample shade. The sites are well-spaced, although parking spots for some sites are adjacent and the accompanying sites a...
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From the guidebook "The Best In Tent Camping: Virginia"
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Big Island, VA - Campgrounds - length:unknown
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James River Face Wilderness (Distance: 4.3 mi)
The 9,000-acre James River Face Wilderness is a rugged and scenic area that clings to the cliffs where the mighty James River breaks through the Blue Ridge. Designated in 1975, Virginia’s first wilder...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Glasgow, VA - Hiking - length:9.6 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Natural Bridge Hotel (Distance: 12 mi)
The Natural Bridge Hotel & Conference Center is located just minutes outside Lexington, VA in the famous Shenandoah Valley. Our 150 hotel rooms offer tasteful decor mountain views and balconies. ...
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15 Appledore Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Price from: $78
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Holiday Inn LYNCHBURG (Distance: 14 mi)
Stay at the best hotel in Downtown Lynchburg, VA Our Holiday Inn Lynchburg hotel has the perfect location for business and leisure travelers. We're situated in the heart of downtown near historic dis...
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601 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Price from: $110
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Knights Inn Madison Heights Lynchburg (Distance: 14 mi)
Knights Inn Madison Heights/Lynchburg is AAA Aproved, recently renovated and offers clean and comfortable rooms with 25' TV with remote and expanded Cable TV. Refrigerator and microwave in each room a...
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3642 S Amherst Hwy
Madison Heights, VA 24572
Price from: $50
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Americas Best Value Inn (Distance: 15 mi)
The Americas Best Value Inn of Madison Heights, VA is conveniently located along US Rt 29 just 2 miles north of Lynchburg, near the beautiful Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Our 2 story, interior-...
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5016 S Amherst Way
Lynchburg, VA 24572
Price from: $51
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Best Western Of Lynchburg (Distance: 15 mi)
Stay at this charming Lynchburg, Virginia hotel providing all of the right amenities and convenient access to key area attractions. Welcome to the BEST WESTERN of Lynchburg, an award winning hotel o...
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2815 Candlers Mountain Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Price from: $85
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