Bearden Pond Fishing in Louisa County, Virginia

• Overview

  This water sits in Louisa County, Virginia. Height above sea level is 240 feet. With some 28 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Supplies mean a trip to Louisa, 11 miles off. The nearest city of size is Richmond, 35 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Bearden Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Louisa County include bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish and stripeback darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Bearden Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 76°F; the cold one sits at 35°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Bearden Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Sherman Lake, 0.7 miles away. Nothing on Bearden Pond should be assumed from this page alone.