Claytor has traditionally been a good flathead catfish lake, too, with fish up to 25 pounds or more. Crappie also have shown good growth rates. The lake is accessible by taking Exit 101 from I-81 to Va. 660. Follow this road for 3 miles to Claytor Lake. Hungry Mother Lake Off Va.
Camping is available, as are boat rentals.
To reach the lake, take Exit 47 off I-81 to U.S. 11, which you follow into Marion. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Va. 16. U.S. Geological Survey Maps Contact the Distribution Branch, U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25286, Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225 for individual maps.