Bigler Millpond, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in York County, Bigler Millpond is a Virginia water. The bank is 26 feet above sea level. It measures about 129 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It ranks high for size among our York County listings. Williamsburg is the closest place, 5.4 miles off. Hampton is the closest city, 27 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Bigler Millpond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for York County cover white perch, blue catfish and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Bigler Millpond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 38°F for January. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bigler Millpond. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Beaverdam Pond is 0.7 miles off. For Bigler Millpond, the notice at the access point is the final word.