Davis Pond in New Kent County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Davis Pond sits within New Kent County in Virginia. Salt water lies 2.5 miles off. Some 4.6 miles away sits West Point, the nearest settlement. Williamsburg lies 15 miles off, Gloucester Courthouse another 17 miles. Near neighbours include: Goddins Pond (1.4 miles), Taylor Pond 2.2 miles, Richardson Millpond (2.7 miles), Balls Pond 3.8 miles and Taylor Pit (5 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Davis Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across New Kent County, recorded fish include white perch, striped bass, tessellated darter and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Davis Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 38°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish Davis Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Goddins Pond at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Davis Pond in particular, ask before you travel.