Fishing at Bradshaw Pond, Buckingham County, Virginia

• Overview

  Set in Buckingham County, Virginia, this is Bradshaw Pond. The ground round it is mixed woodland. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Buckingham County are larger. Head to Weber City, 20 miles away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is Richmond, 62 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Bradshaw Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Buckingham County include tessellated darter, bluegill and fantail darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Bradshaw Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 35°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on Bradshaw Pond. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Walton Lake sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For Bradshaw Pond in particular, ask before you travel.