Fishing Boshers Millpond in King William County, Virginia

• Overview

  Out in King William County, Virginia, sits Boshers Millpond. Salt water lies 22 miles off. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in King William County. Nearest place of any size is Central Garage, 2.2 miles away. Beyond it, Mechanicsville at 15 miles and Highland Springs at 15 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Boshers Millpond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for King William County list tessellated darter, striped bass and white perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Boshers Millpond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 36°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Boshers Millpond. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Hollyfield Pond is 2.8 miles off. Check the position at Boshers Millpond before loading the car.