Doctor W B Blanton Pond near Farmville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Doctor W B Blanton Pond in the Cumberland County part of Virginia. This is open valley ground. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Cumberland County list. Farmville is the closest town at 9.9 miles. Amelia Court House lies 15 miles off, Hampden Sydney another 15 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Doctor W B Blanton Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Cumberland County list tessellated darter, bluegill, fantail darter, Roanoke darter and glassy darter. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Doctor W B Blanton Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 36°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Doctor W B Blanton Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Swans Lake at 2.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Doctor W B Blanton Pond are worth checking on the day.