Fishing at Airfield Pond, Southampton County, Virginia

• Overview

  Airfield Pond belongs to Southampton County, Virginia. It lies 95 feet above sea level. With some 120 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 2.6 miles of margin, front to back. Of the waters listed here in Southampton County, this is the largest. Waverly is the closest place, 9.5 miles off. The nearest city of size is Newport News, 34 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Airfield Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Southampton County include bluegill, sawcheek darter, bowfin and swamp darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Airfield Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 38°F to 78°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Airfield Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Laniers Millpond, 1.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Airfield Pond carry more weight than any list.