Hone Quarry Reservoir near Bridgewater: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Hone Quarry Reservoir in Rockingham County, Virginia. The setting is rolling hill on every side. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Compared with other Virginia water on our list, it sits high. Start from Bridgewater, 11 miles down the road. Dayton follows at 12 miles, then Belmont Estates at 12 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Hone Quarry Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Rockingham County include bluegill, koi, brook trout, green sunfish and rock bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Hone Quarry Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 30°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Hone Quarry Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A parking area is marked roughly 140 yards out. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Union Spring Hollow Lake, 4.5 miles out. Where Hone Quarry Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.