Connellee Millpond near Warsaw: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Richmond County end of Virginia holds Connellee Millpond. Elevation runs to 69 feet. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Warsaw is 3 miles out. It is 49 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water. The surroundings are ordinary; the fishing is the reason to come.

• Where to Fish on Connellee Millpond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged across Richmond County include alewife, blueback herring, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Connellee Millpond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 77°F and January near 36°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Connellee Millpond the same rules apply, with local timing. Long daylight spreads fish out; short daylight concentrates them.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Mount Airy Millpond is 2.1 miles distant. Check the position on Connellee Millpond before loading the car.