Virginia Beach Bass

[bass john]

Hey y'all, we'll I'm new to bass fishing this area and I don't have a boat. Just wanted some advice on some good bass spots this Tim of year and summer. I use a 6'6 medium ugly stick spinning rod with a Abu Garcia reel with 10 pound test. Any and all advice would be appreciated...

[Stork]

Nearly every pond you find holds bass. Steer clear of Towne Center retention ponds, the fish appear stunted. This may change in the near future. Lake Holly is another one to avoid. Nothing but catfish and carp in there. Military personnel have access to many good sized ponds in Dam Neck and Fort Story as well. Post 9-11 the bases stopped letting me in. Don't know if it's still that way. The Navy credit union at Lynnhaven Mall has a pond across the street too. A lot of dinks but some larger fish now and then in that one. Good luck.

[Hanover_Yakker]

There are countless places for you to go. If you don't already have a boat, I would also recommend finding a willing angler with a boat and head on over to Harwood Mills. Tons of Cypress knees to toss some square bills and jigs at. As with many of the city run establishments, you'll need permits for them. As a military person, you can gain access to other installations and try their waters. Another good spot for a daily fee location is Lonestar Lakes in Suffolk or venture deep into Chesapeake and fish NW River Park or Broad Bay.

One last recommendation and one that is near and dear to me as a military vet and veteran of a foreign war, check out the Tidewater Heroes On the Water chapter. We take service members (active, vet, wounded, etc.) out in kayaks or you can bank fish if you choose. We fish some private waters, as well as public ones. We outfit you with the kayak, PFD, paddle and rods w/ tackle. You are paired up with a volunteer who has fished that area before and will help you get on some fish. Some days are lights out while other days are a bit of a test just like any fishing outing. If this might interest you, drop me a PM, and I'll pass your info on to the coordinator so that they can get you on the list for the next outing.