Longs Pond in Northampton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Northampton County in Virginia is where Longs Pond sits. It sits in oak and grass. It lies lower than most water we list in Virginia. Nearest place of any size is Cape Charles, 2.5 miles away. East Hampton sits 24 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Alternatives close at hand: Lakewood Pond at 1.7 miles, Dixons Pond out at 2.4 miles, The Gulf at 8.1 miles, Mears Pond out at 9.1 miles and Barlow Creek at 9.6 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Longs Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Northampton County include striped bass, alewife and blueback herring. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Longs Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 39°F in January and 78°F in July. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Longs Pond. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lakewood Pond, 1.7 miles away. Where Longs Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.