Hello from Richmond

[Matt Hardwick]

Hey guys,been an obsessed bass angler for a couple years now. Pb is 11.32lbs. I live in Richmond Virginia and fish a private pond the produces very well,  along with local parks and lakes. Question I have for you guys is.... who know where the good pond for bank or kayak are in Richmond Virginia.?? I read through the posts in search feature but couldn't figure mich of it out as I'm moved here from Texas. Black bill dance and I follow each other on fish brain but either way I'd like some actual help on finding more spots in Richmond area. I dont mind driving an hour or two either. Thanks.!!

[Sam]

Welcome, Matt. Glad to have you with us.

 

Kayak fishing suggestions off the top of my head:

Amelia Wildlife Preserve 

Powhatan Lakes

Powhatan Ponds

Flatwater at foot of Huguenot Bridge on Historic James River

Robious Landing Park on upper Historic James River

Watkins Landing on upper Historic James River

Osborne Landing on tidal Historic James River

Route 5 Riverfront Park Ramp on tidal Chickahominy River

Ancarrows Ramp on tidal Historic James river

Dutch Gap Ramp on tidal Historic James River

Seven Springs Marina on Lake Chesdin

Free Dinwiddie Ramp on Lake Chesdin

Ed. Allen's on Chickahominy Lake

Any of the marinas on One Fish Anna (Lake Anna)

Walkerton on the tidal Mattaponi River

Any ramps on Buggs Island for a small fee

Any ramps on Lake Gaston

Tidal Rappahannock River ramps

Tidal Pamunkey River ramps

Diascund Reservoir Park off Route 60

Sandy River Reservoir 

Various ramps and campgrounds listed in the free 2020 Fishing in Virginia booklet from VDG&IF

 

There are other locations you can launch your kayak in the greater Richmond geographical area.

Hope the list gives you a few places to try your luck.

Let us know what you catch and post so some pics.

 

 

[Matt Hardwick]

41 minutes ago, Sam said:

Welcome, Matt. Glad to have you with us.

 

Kayak fishing suggestions off the top of my head:

Amelia Wildlife Preserve 

Powhatan Lakes

Powhatan Ponds

Flatwater at foot of Huguenot Bridge on Historic James River

Robious Landing Park on upper Historic James River

Watkins Landing on upper Historic James River

Osborne Landing on tidal Historic James River

Route 5 Riverfront Park Ramp on tidal Chickahominy River

Ancarrows Ramp on tidal Historic James river

Dutch Gap Ramp on tidal Historic James River

Seven Springs Marina on Lake Chesdin

Free Dinwiddie Ramp on Lake Chesdin

Ed. Allen's on Chickahominy Lake

Any of the marinas on One Fish Anna (Lake Anna)

Walkerton on the tidal Mattaponi River

Any ramps on Buggs Island for a small fee

Any ramps on Lake Gaston

Tidal Rappahannock River ramps

Tidal Pamunkey River ramps

Diascund Reservoir Park off Route 60

Sandy River Reservoir 

Various ramps and campgrounds listed in the free 2020 Fishing in Virginia booklet from VDG&IF

 

There are other locations you can launch your kayak in the greater Richmond geographical area.

Hope the list gives you a few places to try your luck.

Let us know what you catch and post so some pics.

 

 

Awesome !!! I really appreciate it Sir. So far that's been my luck in RVA this year is Google maps and drive lol. But I've had a good year minus the weather ( I still fish) have caught quite a bit so far this year. Some really good 5, 6, 8, 9, and. 10lbers this year so far . Bow are these places open with this fake covid out or.... 

[A-Jay]

Hello Matt and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

A-Jay 

[Matt Hardwick]

Thanks man!!

[Sam]

Yes, all should be open.

 

Google them to see their locations and if there is a number you can call to find out if the are open, their hours, and if there is any ramp fee for launching a kayak.

 

I think you will find there are no fees for the Historic James River ramps so head out Robious Road into Powhatan and then look for the brown ramp sign along the road about a mile or two after you cross 288. The road is Watkins Landing Road. 

 

Just follow the road to its end and park.

 

As for Robious Landing, same thing. Robious Road to the traffic light by James River High School intersection and go down to the park. Use WAZE as your guide to the high school and then keep on driving for about a quarter mile to the park.

 

Flatwater is free, too, and is used by many kayakers.  Fantastic fishing between Boshers' Dam and the Z-Dam.

 

Have fun; wear your PDF; and be safe.

 

 

[whitwolf]

Welcome!

[roadwarrior]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Log Catcher]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[Matt Hardwick]

14 hours ago, Sam said:

Yes, all should be open.

 

Google them to see their locations and if there is a number you can call to find out if the are open, their hours, and if there is any ramp fee for launching a kayak.

 

I think you will find there are no fees for the Historic James River ramps so head out Robious Road into Powhatan and then look for the brown ramp sign along the road about a mile or two after you cross 288. The road is Watkins Landing Road. 

 

Just follow the road to its end and park.

 

As for Robious Landing, same thing. Robious Road to the traffic light by James River High School intersection and go down to the park. Use WAZE as your guide to the high school and then keep on driving for about a quarter mile to the park.

 

Flatwater is free, too, and is used by many kayakers.  Fantastic fishing between Boshers' Dam and the Z-Dam.

 

Have fun; wear your PDF; and be safe.

 

 

I killed it today at pocahontas state park.  Caught a lot of bass and a few pickerel.  Biggest was 6lb on frog and rest where 2 and 3lbs on shakey head 

[Darren.]

Welcome, Matt! Where'd you catch that 11 pounder? Richmond area?

[Matt Hardwick]

6 hours ago, Darren. said:

Welcome, Matt! Where'd you catch that 11 pounder? Richmond area?

I caught him in a private HOA pond I go to in richmond

[Bluebasser86]

Welcome!

[Glenn]

Welcome Home! We're glad you're here.

[Matt Hardwick]

On 5/16/2020 at 12:25 AM, Glenn said:

Welcome Home! We're glad you're here.

Thanks Glenn!! Is the you tube Glenn that I watch religiously for tips and tricks? 

[MN Fisher]

10 minutes ago, Matt Hardwick said:

Thanks Glenn!! Is the you tube Glenn that I watch religiously for tips and tricks? 

If you're watching the Bass Resource channel on YouTube...then yep, that's our Glenn - along with his lovely wife on many videos.

[Matt Hardwick]

10 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

If you're watching the Bass Resource channel on YouTube...then yep, that's our Glenn - along with his lovely wife on many videos.

They are heroes to me!! Bass fishing saved my life, with my battle against depression and PTSD from my time in the Army and in the Iraq War and I learned how to fish from watching them and even my now fiance has gotten into it by watching his wife. I owe them alot.

[Black Bill Dance]

On 5/7/2020 at 12:23 AM, Matt Hardwick said:

Hey guys,been an obsessed bass angler for a couple years now. Pb is 11.32lbs. I live in Richmond Virginia and fish a private pond the produces very well,  along with local parks and lakes. Question I have for you guys is.... who know where the good pond for bank or kayak are in Richmond Virginia.?? I read through the posts in search feature but couldn't figure mich of it out as I'm moved here from Texas. Black bill dance and I follow each other on fish brain but either way I'd like some actual help on finding more spots in Richmond area. I dont mind driving an hour or two either. Thanks.!!

 

Matt what's going on brother, hope all is well! I hope we could link up at some point this year.