Dixons Millpond in Lunenburg County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Lunenburg County, Virginia, sits Dixons Millpond. The bank is 377 feet above sea level. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lunenburg County list. Supplies mean a trip to Kenbridge, 7.5 miles off. South Hill lies 13 miles off, Blackstone another 13 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Dixons Millpond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Lunenburg County: bluegill, flat bullhead, redbreast sunfish, black crappie and pumpkinseed. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Dixons Millpond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 77°F; by January the average is down near 37°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Dixons Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Nottoway Reservoir, 7.3 miles away. Confirm before you fish Dixons Millpond.