Johnsons Pond near Waverly: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Johnsons Pond lies in Sussex County, in Virginia. Pine and hardwood runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sussex County. Waverly lies 8.9 miles from the water. For a city, Richmond is 38 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Johnsons Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Sussex County records list bluegill, Roanoke darter and redfin pickerel among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Johnsons Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 38°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Johnsons Pond. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Belsches Millpond sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Johnsons Pond should be assumed from this page alone.