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Where to go in Virginia for Fishing Lakes, Ponds, Spots Barger Pond, Augusta Beaver Pond, Mecklenburg Bettys Pond, Westmoreland Big Pond, Bath Bills Pond, Frederick Black Pond, Fairfax Blackbeard Pond, Westmoreland Blackheath Pond, Chesterfield Blue Water Pond, Scott Boathouse Pond, Northumberland Bowies Pond, Caroline Browns Pond, Bath Bulls Pond, Northampton Cherry Grove Pond, Westmoreland Chickahominy Lake (historical), New Kent Christine, lake Condit Pond, Northumberland Copper, lake Corbin Pond, Northumberland Cotting, lake Cress Lake, Wythe Custis Pond, Northampton Dardens Pond, Isle of Wight Drummond, lake Duck Pond, King and Queen Flag Pond, Northumberland Gaskin Pond, Northumberland Gibson Pond, Lee Goose Lakes, Accomack Goose Pond, Greene Green Pond, Augusta Gullion Fork Fishing Ponds, Wythe Hairy Head Pond, Accomack Haislip Pond, Spotsylvania Hampton, lake Hatch, reservoir Hattons Pond, Augusta Hawkins Pond, Hampton (city) Herring Pond, Westmoreland Holly, lake Holy Neck Pond, Suffolk (city) Horse Pond, Northumberland Horseshoe Pond, Accomack Hunters Millpond, Essex Jones Millpond, Essex Jones Pond, Amherst Kingman, bay Lacy Millpond, Spotsylvania Lee Pond, Gloucester Level Pond, Accomack Lowes Pond, Northumberland Martin Pond, Caroline Meadow Creek Pond, Caroline Mountain Lake, Augusta Mud Hole, Northampton Mud Pond, Rockingham Norris Pond, Northumberland North Pond, Accomack Owens Pond, Northumberland Persimmon Pond (historical), Bath Pike Pond, Alleghany Pine Woods Pond, James City Pleasure House, lake Porridge Pot, Richmond Puffenbarger Pond, Augusta Quarles, lake Redwing, lake Riddick Pond, Suffolk (city) Rudee, bay Salt Pond, Botetourt Saunders Pond, Nelson Sheppe Pond, Amherst Slemp Pond, Lee Spring Lake, Fairfax Stark Pond, Augusta Stubbs Pond, Gloucester Sturgeon Hole, Caroline Tecumseh, lake Wabden Pond, James City Wades Pond, Southampton Wallops Pond, Accomack Wesley, bay Whitlock Millpond, Louisa Virginia More Fishing Locations Abel Reservoir, Stafford, STAFFORD Albemarle Lake, , ALBEMARLE Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, FAIRFAX Allisonia Boat Ramp on Claytor Lake, Allisonia, PULASKI Amelia Lake, , AMELIA Avens Boat Ramp on South Holston Reservoir, , WASHINGTON Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Bark Camp Lake, , SCOTT Bayville Farm Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Bear Creek State Park's Lake, Cumberland, CUMBERLAND Beaver Creek Lake Park, Crozet, ALBEMARLE Beaver Lake in Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, CHESTERFIELD Beaverdam Creek Reservoir, , LOUDOUN Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir, , GLOUCESTER Belle Isle State Park on the Rappahannock River, Lancaster, LANCASTER Bowler's Mill Lake, Gordonsville, ORANGE Braley Pond, , AUGUSTA Brickyard Landing, Toano, JAMES CITY Briery Branch Lake, , ROCKINGHAM Briery Creek - 701 Landing on Briery Creek Lake, Farmville, PRINCE EDWARD Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, FAIRFAX Burnt Mills Reservoir, , SUFFOLK CITY Cameron Run Regional Park, Alexandria, FAIRFAX Cartersville Boat Ramp on the James River, Cartersville, CUMBERLAND Cave Mountain Lake, Natural Bridge Station, ROCKBRIDGE Chandler's Mill Pond, , WESTMORELAND Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Williamsburg, WILLIAMSBURG CITY Chippokes Plantation State Park along the James River, Surry, SURRY Chris Greene Lake, Charlottesville, ALBEMARLE City View Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Claude Moore Park, Sterling, LOUDOUN Claytor Lake Park, Dublin, PULASKI Clifton Forge Reservoir, , ALLEGHANY Columbia Boat Ramp on the James River, , CUMBERLAND Cozy Cove Marina Boat Ramp on Chesdin Reservoir, Church Road, DINWIDDIE Crump Park Lake, Glen Allen, HENRICO Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, ALBEMARLE Diascund Landing on Diascund Reservoir, Lanexa, NEW KENT Dick Cross WMA Access to Buggs Island Lake, Farmville, PRINCE EDWARD Dinwiddie Boat Ramp on Chesdin Reservoir, Dinwiddie, DINWIDDIE Douthat State Park's Lake, Millboro, BATH Dr. Vernon Lynch Riverside Park, , FRANKLIN Dublin Boat Ramp on Claytor Lake, Dublin, PULASKI Echo Lake, Richmond, HENRICO Explore Park, Roanoke, ROANOKE CITY Fairy Stone State Park's Lake, Stuart, PATRICK False Cape State Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, FAIRFAX Franklin County Recreational Park, Rocky Mount, FRANKLIN Franklin Park, Purcellville, LOUDOUN Gardy's Millpond, Callao, NORTHUMBERLAND Gatewood Reservoir, Pulaski, PULASKI Germantown Lake in the C.M. Crockett Park, Midland, FAUQUIER Grandview Fishing Pier, Hampton, HAMPTON CITY Grayson Highlands State Park Access to Big Wilson Creek, Mouth of Wilson, GRAYSON Grayson Highlands State Park Access to Cabin Creek, Mouth of Wilson, GRAYSON Grayson Highlands State Park Access to Mill Creek, Mouth of Wilson, GRAYSON Grayson Highlands State Park Access to Quebec Branch, Mouth of Wilson, GRAYSON Grayson Highlands State Park Access to Wilburn Branch, Mouth of Wilson, GRAYSON Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk, SUFFOLK CITY Great Falls Park, McLean, FAIRFAX Great Shiplock Park, Richmond, HENRICO Harry DeHaven Park Access to Claytor Lake, Dublin, PULASKI Harwood's Mill Reservoir, Newport News, NEWPORT NEWS CITY Hidden Valley Lake in the Hidden Valley WMA, Saltville, SMYTH Holliday Lake State Park's Lake, Appomattox, APPOMATTOX Horsepen Lake in the Horsepen WMA, , BUCKINGHAM Hungry Mother State Park's Lake, Marion, SMYTH James River Bridge Fishing Pier, Newport News, NEWPORT NEWS CITY James River Park, Richmond, RICHMOND CITY James River State Park Access to the James River, Gladstone, BUCKINGHAM Jones Point Park, Alexandria, ALEXANDRIA CITY Joseph Bryan Park, Richmond, HENRICO Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, NORTHAMPTON Lafayette Park, Norfolk, NORFOLK CITY Lake Accotink Park, Springfield, FAIRFAX Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania, SPOTSYLVANIA Lake Anna State Park's Pond, Spotsylvania, SPOTSYLVANIA Lake Arrowhead in Lake Arrowhead Park, Luray, PAGE Lake Brittle, Warrenton, FAUQUIER Lake Conner, South Boston, HALIFAX Lake Curtis, Stafford, STAFFORD Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, FAIRFAX Lake Frederick, , FREDERICK Lake Gordon, South Hill, MECKLENBURG Lake Keokee, , LEE Lake Laura, Basye, SHENANDOAH Lake Nelson, , NELSON Lake Orange, Orange, ORANGE Lake Ridge Marina and Golf Course, Woodbridge, PRINCE WILLIAM Lake Robertson, Lexington, ROCKBRIDGE Lake Shenandoah, , ROCKINGHAM Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, STAUNTON CITY Lake Thompson in the G. Richard Thompson WMA, Markham, FAUQUIER Lake Whitehurst, Norfolk, NORFOLK CITY Laurel Bed Lake in the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Marion, SMYTH Lawnes Creek on the James River, , SURRY Lee Hall Reservoir, Newport News, NEWPORT NEWS CITY Leesville Dam #7 Access to Leesville Reservoir, , PITTSYLVANIA Little Creek Reservoir Park, Toano, JAMES CITY Little Island Fishing Pier, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Little Island Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Locust Shade Park Lake, Triangle, PRINCE WILLIAM Lovill's Creek Lake, Cana, CARROLL Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Pier, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Martinsville Reservoir, Martinsville, MARTINSVILLE CITY Marumsco Acre Lake Park, Woodbridge, PRINCE WILLIAM Mason Neck State Park, Lorton, FAIRFAX Mint Springs Valley Park, Crozet, ALBEMARLE Monocan Park Boat Ramp on the James River, , AMHERST Mossy Creek, Mt. Solon, AUGUSTA Motts Run Reservoir, Fredericksburg, SPOTSYLVANIA Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Munden Point Park, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Myer's Creek Access to Leesville Reservoir, , PITTSYLVANIA New Canton Boat Ramp on the James River, , BUCKINGHAM New River Trail State Park, Foster Falls, WYTHE Ni River Reservoir, Fredericksburg, SPOTSYLVANIA North Fork Pound Reservoir, Pound, WISE Nottoway Lake, Blackstone, NOTTOWAY Occoneechee State Park Access to Buggs Island Lake, Clarksville, MECKLENBURG Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton, FAIRFAX Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk, NORFOLK CITY Phelps Pond in the C.F. Phelps WMA, Sumerduck, FAUQUIER Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, FAIRFAX Powhatan Creek Park, Williamsburg, WILLIAMSBURG CITY Ragged Mountain Natural Area, Charlottesville, CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY Reed Creek Landing on the James River, , BEDFORD Rivanna Reservoir, Charlottesville, CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY Rivanna River Greenbelt Trail, Charlottesville, CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY Rivanna River Water Trail, Charlottesville, ALBEMARLE Riverbend Park on the Potomac River, Great Falls, FAIRFAX Rural Retreat Lake, Rural Retreat, WYTHE Sandy Bottom Park Pond, Hampton, YORK Sandy River Reservoir, Farmville, PRINCE EDWARD Scottsville Boat Ramp on the James River, Scottsville, ALBEMARLE Sea Gull Fishing Pier, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA BEACH CITY Seven Springs Marina & Store Boat Ramp on Chesdin Reservoir, Petersburg, PETERSBURG CITY Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville, WARREN Shields Lake in Byrd Park, Richmond, RICHMOND CITY Skidmore Reservoir, Harrisonburg, HARRISONBURG CITY Sky Meadows State Park's Pond, Delaplane, FAUQUIER Smith Mountain Lake Community Park, , FRANKLIN Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston, BEDFORD Snowden Boat Ramp on the James River, , AMHERST Staunton River State Park Access to Buggs Island Lake, Scottsburg, HALIFAX Stone House Creek Boat Ramp on Thrasher Lake, , AMHERST Stonehouse Lake, , AMHERST Swan Lake in Byrd Park, Richmond, RICHMOND CITY Swift Creek Lake in Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, CHESTERFIELD Thrasher's Creek Boat Ramp on Thrasher Lake, , AMHERST Waid Park on the Pigg River, Rocky Mount, FRANKLIN Waller Mill Reservoir, , YORK Walnut Creek Lake, Charlottesville, ALBEMARLE Westmoreland State Park Access to the Potomac River, Montross, WESTMORELAND Westmoreland State Park's Rock Spring Pond, Montross, WESTMORELAND Whitaker Hollow Park Boat Ramp on South Holston Reservoir, Abingdon, WASHINGTON York River State Park's Access to the York River, Williamsburg, JAMES CITY York River State Park's Taskinas Creek, Williamsburg, JAMES CITY York River State Park's Woodstock Pond, Williamsburg, JAMES CITY Virginia Virginia Virginia Fishing With The Right LineBy Travis ClemensThere will always be challenges whether one decides to fish either in the river or in the open sea. The important thing to remember is to have patience waiting for the fish and doing the best to catch it when it appears. To be able to fish, a person would need to get a fishing license since this is requirement by law and the regulations regarding fishing varies from one state to the other. Getting the right equipment for fishing is also an important factor in making that experience a memorable one. Using the wrong kind of fishing line or one that is made of poor quality will cause many problems such as tangles and lost fish. There are 4 kinds available in the market. These are monofilament, braided, fused and fluororcarbon. The Monofilament fishing line is the most popular of the four since it has been around for a very long time. It also works well in different fishing conditions. The problem with this line is that it has "memory." This means that it has a tendency to keep to a certain shape if stored for some time. If a person does not fish often, it is best to purchase a line that is not very long and it is advisable to change it every time one goes out fishing. Braided fishing lines are the strongest of the 4 available. These lines don't stretch and are quite easy to see since the woven nature of the line makes it float. The bad part about this line is also about its strength that causes abrasions on other things like one's hands, the fishing rod and the line that guides the reel. As such, one should have the right hardware around when using it. Fused fishing lines are similar to braided fishing lines. The only difference is in the manufacturing process where fused lines are glued together with a coating applied over it instead of woven. This makes fused fishing lines share some of the difficulties with braided fishing lines such as making it difficult to cut without a sharp knife or scissors, its tendency to slide around a bit on the reel spool and its visibility to fish which will make catching fish a bit challenging. Fluorocarbon fishing lines are getting more popular these days since fish are not able to see it in the water. About the Author: Travis Clemens is a life time fisherman and he knows the ins and outs of gettinem on the hook! You too can gettem on the hook with Travis as your guide! http://www.best-fishing-tips.com Source: www.isnare.com |
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Planning A Family Fishing VacationBy Peggy DavisPlanning a family fishing trip vacation doesn't have to be fraught with a lot of stress. We all know how much time and effort goes into planning any kind of trip that includes the whole family. Why not purchase a packaged fishing trip that includes nearly everything? When you plan a trip for fishing it can often take hours even days to work through all the details. I ended up purchasing a package that had everything in it. All I had to do was make sure my son's medications were packed and all the other "special" items the family needs, and we were off. From now on, I let the business owner handle all the arrangements and we get in the car or on the plane. Packages can be complete in that they offer transportation, lodging, fishing equipment and meals. Many have several types of packages that are set up by the amount of days you want to be there to a pricing table that can help you decide what you can afford. Packages often can include any or all of the accommodations and amenities you want but not always. Here are some examples of what packages may or may not offer. Fishing packages can be for a half-day or full day. They can be tailored for fishing trips lasting up to seven days and more. Some may include lodging and meals. Don't forget that the business owner knows his area well. He or she can advise you on other activities and events for the family. Many times my children don't want to go fishing all day everyday so I always find out what else there is to do. I have found tours to historic sites, movie theatres and special children's events at the location near where we were fishing. Most guides' wives even arranged transportation for our three children to go to another nearby town to watch wildlife. Be sure to ask what kind of rates, lodging and meals can be provided for your size of family. When choosing a fishing vacation, no matter where it is, ask about the owner's feelings about children. Most are in the business of providing the ultimate fishing vacations and love children of all ages. If your child or your spouse has never been fishing, a package with an experienced owner/guide will make it a more memorable experience. A guide will also know the "fishing holes". The chance that your first family fishing vacation will be successful (catching lots of fish) is almost a certainty. Your package and guide will be able to get you to the right fishing spots at the best times. Most important, check the owner and his or her business reputation. Call them and ask all the questions you want answered. You will learn a lot from one phone call. Every fishing trip I have been on has always been fun and exciting because I purchased a package, researched the business owner and made sure I understood all the details in the package. Your family will have a wonderful memory and that's what having a family is all about. About the Author: This article was written by Peggy Davis sponsored by http://www.alaskafishon.com/. Alaska Fish On is a licensed and registered Kenai river fishing guide service providing affordable packages for the novice or experienced fisher. Reproductions of this article are encouraged but must include a link pointing back to http://www.alaskafishon.com/. Source: www.isnare.com |
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Boat Fishing Tips And TricksBy Steve DolanBoat Fishing If you're keen to find a fun family activity, then give boat fishing a try. There's nothing better than heading off on your boat with the wife and kids, talking about the fish you plan to catch that day. It's important to realize, though, that there are lots of different types of boat fishing, and each one has specialized boat requirements. You can do everything from dangle some bait on a string over the side of a canoe, right through to high-tech rods and a powerful cabin cruiser. It just needs to be seaworthy - the rest is up to you! But if you're keen to buy a boat, you need to do some homework first. It can be very confusing walking into a boat show or dealership and seeing so many choices. You need to think about what you're planning to do with the boat before you can decide which one to buy. Here are some popular boat fishing choices. Freshwater Boats If you enjoy fishing in freshwater lakes, rivers or streams, then you don't need a massive boat. Instead, choose an aluminum or fiberglass boat. Make sure it's easy to transport and lightweight. Popular choices include bow riders, runabouts or walley boats, with either a small or dual console. These boats are fine for family freshwater boat fishing outings. Offshore Saltwater Boats Fishing out on the open sea is the most common thing people think of when you mention boat fishing. Most people enjoy fishing offshore because they get the chance to catch huge fish and use heavy tackle. It's important to have a dependable, heavy boat for this type of fishing. You'll encounter plenty of different weather and situations on the open sea, so you need to be able to rely on your boat. You can choose twin or single outboard motors, and you definitely need a cuddy cabin or a center console. If you want to spend a bit more, you can start to look at the more luxurious boats, including a bluewater or convertible with luxury quarters, and maybe even an elegant living area. Bigger boats generally have powerful inboard diesel engines as standard. Inshore Saltwater Boats If your tastes run to tarpin, snook, trout, bonefish or redfish, then you will want a boat suitable for inshore saltwater fishing. It's best to have a light boat that is smaller than a 25-footer. All you need is a single outboard motor. You're likely to be in shallow water at least some of the time, so something like a flat or baby boat works well. These have a spacious deck you can use for casting, and are still float well in shallow water. Bass Boats This type of boat is generally suitable for tournament and sport fishing. They're colorful, fast, and ride low in the water. It's preferable if the bass boat has a trolling motor mounted on the bow. Generally they have a platform at both the bow and stern ends, which makes casting much easier. You can choose from aluminum or fiberglass. Float Tubes These don't really qualify as boats, but fly anglers find them very handy for fishing in mountain streams, ponds and lakes. A float tube is simply a flotation device containing a seat. The angler is partially submerged when seated in the float tube, and uses fins on his feet to navigate around on the water. They're tricky to handle, and fly-casting requires lots of practice. You can choose between round float tubes, which are similar to an inner tube, and pontoon float tubes, which have an air chamber either side of the fisherman. The pontoons are slightly eiasier to maneuver, as their v-shaped design reduces the amount of water resistance. It's always a good idea to speak to experienced anglers who either have their own boat or use one regularly. They can give you lots of help in deciding which type of boat is right for you. Read magazines, guides, and talk to your local boat charter service. Fishermen generally love to talk about boats, and you can learn a lot to help you select the perfect fishing boat for your needs. About the Author: Steve Dolan is an experienced and keen fisherman, who enjoys the outdoors almost as much as catching the fish! Click on Boat Fishing and Boat Fishing Trips to find more articles and information. Source: www.isnare.com |
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Last updated on: 07/23/2007 11:39 AM