Haislip Pond near Fredericksburg: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Haislip Pond in the Caroline County part of Virginia. Everything around it is rolling hill. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Caroline County list. The nearest place of any size is Fredericksburg, 5.5 miles away. For a city, Alexandria is 45 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Haislip Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Caroline County: tessellated darter, bluegill, shield darter and redbreast sunfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Haislip Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 35°F on the long-run figures. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Haislip Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There are toilets half a mile off. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Ruffins Pond at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Haislip Pond in particular, ask before you travel.