New to NOVA

[KWM]

Has anyone fished at these lakes?  If so can you tell me if its a good lake or don't even waste my time?

Lakes Newport, barcroft, fairfax, anne and manassas?

[Dan:]

private, private, sucky, private, and private.

[soccplayer07]

welcome to NoVA!

Do you have access to a boat?

[Alex 703]

welcome to NOVA

sadly all those lakes are private  :-[

[Dan:]

Fairfax is public but the banks are generally coated in a layer of goose poo and it doesn't seem very productive.

[KWM]

Nope just a bank fisherman.  Crap so I guess I will go to burke this weekend.

[Bigbarge50]

Burke iced up?  have not looked in a while

[BassShephard]

I don't know that area but try Google map and look around your area. Its helped me a lot, I've found quite a few new places to fish thanks to it. Unfortunately it doesn't give info on a specific lake, but you can check http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/?type=1&region=5 to see if they're any places near or willing to drive to, these places are all public or other wise stated.

[KWM]

But are those lakes private? I know in AK, if you fish in private, fish and game will take all your gear.  They do not mess around.

[KWM]

I don't know that area but try Google map and look around your area. Its helped me a lot, I've found quite a few new places to fish thanks to it. Unfortunately it doesn't give info on a specific lake, but you can check http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/?type=1&region=5 to see if they're any places near or willing to drive to, these places are all public or other wise stated.

Thanks, that was what I was looking for.

[BassShephard]

No problem ;D You may try Maryland to, (I don't know their websites address) of course you'd most likely need to buy that state's license, unless it borders both states like the Potomac in which case ether state license should work (least I think, not positive on that).

here you go, marylands website http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/recreational/wherefish.html

[KWM]

Or anyone willing to support their country by taking this Soldier out on a boat?

[KWM]

Sorry, I'm bored at work.  But has anyone fished at Lake Curtis?  Is it a good lake?

[BassShephard]

Well if your ever out this way I would. Ask for a transfer to Fort Picket they have around 7 or more ponds on base 8-).

[KWM]

Fort A.P Hill has a lot.  But don't know if they are any good.

[BassShephard]

I would try it! they may be open to people serving. Ask who ever is in charge.

[KWM]

I'm going to.  And it might be good.  No pressure or slight fishing pressure.

[BassShephard]

I was thinking the same thing, doubt the soldiers would keep many fish. They may manage and stock the ponds too. Fort Pickett manages their own ponds, I really want to fish them but unfortunately you have to buy separate licenses.

[KWM]

Why is that?

[BassShephard]

Not positive since Department of game and inland fisheries manages the lakes stocking. I guess its cost for keeping the lakes themselves maintained like plugging leaks (if they happen) clearing trees, cutting grass, keeping it open to the civilians Etc

This is what the site says:

:The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries became responsible for the fish and wildlife management programs at Fort Pickett in the fall of 1997.

To help fund these programs, a separate fishing permit is required. These permits are available at the Wildlife Management Station located on Fort Pickett, as well as in the town of Blackstone. Anglers can choose to fish from a number of different lakes. Access to some of the lakes is restricted due to military training exercises.

[KWM]

Well, when I get around to it, I am going to call FT AP Hill to see what has to happen.  I will keep anyone posted.  I probly can get some of you guys on.

[Mudwalker]

All the bases I have fished on required base fishing permits.  Quantico and AP Hill both require them in addition to state licenses but they are also open to the public unlike other bases that restrict fishing to military only.

[BASSclary]

Sorry, I'm bored at work. But has anyone fished at Lake Curtis? Is it a good lake?

Pretty good lake, and decent shore fishing. I've caught my PB there. You can annihilate them on jigs. I actually fish this lake alot, it's only a few minutes from my house. Sorry, I don't have a boat though to take you out on the water.

I also have two very nice, public, unpressured spots. PM me if you would like to know them 8-)

[KWM]

So has anyone actually been fishing latelly?  I haven't and I thought at least I can practice casting in the front yard.  That was a bad move, because now the itch is worst than before and the lakes and ponds around here are still frozen over.

[intheweeds]

So has anyone actually been fishing latelly? I haven't and I thought at least I can practice casting in the front yard. That was a bad move, because now the itch is worst than before and the lakes and ponds around here are still frozen over.

I check a few ponds around Herndon and Reston but all were frozen. I even check out Lake Fairfax but water was hard there also.