Hollyfield Pond Fishing in Hanover County, Virginia

• Overview

  Virginia holds Hollyfield Pond, in Hanover County. The sea is 23 miles distant. Small at around 24 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Hanover County. Nearest town is Central Garage, 5 miles off. It is 18 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Hollyfield Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Hanover County: bluegill, redbreast sunfish and tessellated darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Hollyfield Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 78°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Hollyfield Pond. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Boshers Millpond at 2.8 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Hollyfield Pond in what we hold.