Greens Pond in Caroline County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Greens Pond in Caroline County, Virginia. The surface lies 154 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Bowling Green, is 7.1 miles away. Further out sit Ashland (17 miles) and Central Garage (17 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Greens Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Caroline County records list tessellated darter, bluegill, shield darter, redbreast sunfish and chain pickerel among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Greens Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 77°F and January at 35°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. 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. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Greens Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Collins Pond is 1.1 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Greens Pond for certain.