Hampton, VA

[Midwest Fisherman]

Looking for some bank fishing this spring in the Hampton, VA area. Any suggesting would be great, thanks. 

[Darren.]

1 hour ago, Midwest Fisherman said:

Looking for some bank fishing this spring in the Hampton, VA area. Any suggesting would be great, thanks. 

We have a lot of reservoirs down here as opposed to lakes with a lot of 

bank fishing opportunities. Hampton has Bethel Reservoir, a nice spot

tho I've never fished it personally. Actually, I did with my kids at a family

picnic. No fish caught. There are bass tournaments there on occasion.

 

Sandy Bottom Nature Park has a fishing pond with a pier. No shore

fishing that I know of except from the pier. Jon boats available.

 

Up route 64 is an easy jump to Lee Hall Reservoir, part of Newport News

Park. Great spot to fish. Off route 17 in NN/Yorktown is Harwood's Mill

Reservoir, also solid. Both Lee Hall and Harwood's Mill have bank fishing

but you will need to acquire a bank fishing permit there. Not expensive,

but you need it *in addition to* a fishing license. not sure about Bethel.

 

All these spots have docks to fish from, and Jon boats to rent.

 

Further up route 64 is Waller Mill Reservoir. There's a park entrance fee

of like $2.50, but fishing is free from the fishing pier. No actual shoreline

fishing there. Boat rentals available.

 

Now saltwater is another matter. Lots of places to fish around here  .

[Midwest Fisherman]

Darren, thanks for the thorough response, I’ll look in to those areas. I should also mention I’m coming from Indy to Hampton on 64 so any areas along that route will be ideal. Thanks 

[Darren.]

Just now, Midwest Fisherman said:

Darren, thanks for the thorough response, I’ll look in to those areas. I should also mention I’m coming from Indy to Hampton on 64 so any areas along that route will be ideal. Thanks 

So yeah, there's lots of fishing spots off 64, not just on the Peninsula, but

Richmond, too. Those who fish up there will have to chime in.

 

This might give you some guidance:

https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/lakes/

 

Coming down 64 you'll have Little Creek Reservoir, Chickahominy, Diascund Reservoir.

 

There are Google Map coordinate links for each in those articles.

[Midwest Fisherman]

Thanks again, the more I dig in to it the more I see. I’ll take it from here. You’ve been a big help. 

[Sam]

38 minutes ago, Midwest Fisherman said:

Darren, thanks for the thorough response, I’ll look in to those areas. I should also mention I’m coming from Indy to Hampton on 64 so any areas along that route will be ideal. Thanks 

Being from Indy and knowing about how fast the machines go in the 500 you will do on I-64!!! 

 

Welcome to Virginia.

[Midwest Fisherman]

11 hours ago, Sam said:

Being from Indy and knowing about how fast the machines go in the 500 you will do on I-64!!! 

 

Welcome to Virginia.

Lol, thanks. We are just going to visit our son in the Navy so we aren’t staying there. Gonna do some Jeep trails and fishing while we are in your beautiful part of the country  

[Sam]

22 hours ago, Midwest Fisherman said:

Lol, thanks. We are just going to visit our son in the Navy so we aren’t staying there. Gonna do some Jeep trails and fishing while we are in your beautiful part of the country  

Use WAZE on your cell phone to avoid the state and local law enforcement plus accidents and congestion.

 

Glad you are visiting with us. Lots of history around Jamestown, Yorktown, Norfolk, etc. 

 

And you can see the Historic James River, too!!!!!

 

Have a great time and thanks to your son for his service.