Manns Pond near Prince George: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Prince George County, Virginia, sits Manns Pond. Around the bank it is oak and grass. It runs to roughly 32 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. For supplies, Prince George is 9.9 miles out. Further out sit Waverly (11 miles) and Hopewell (12 miles). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Manns Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Prince George County records list tessellated darter, flathead catfish, American eel and blue catfish among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Manns Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 38°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Manns Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Whelans Pond, 2.9 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Manns Pond.