Fishing Mason Millpond in King George County, Virginia

• Overview

  You will find Mason Millpond in King George County, Virginia. The bank is 115 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our King George County list holds plenty of bigger water. You are 2.2 miles from King George. Dahlgren lies 6.3 miles off, Passapatanzy another 8.9 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Mason Millpond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for King George County include alewife, blueback herring and blue catfish. The county list is broader than any single water. On Mason Millpond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 35°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Mason Millpond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Lake Monroe is 3.1 miles distant. For Mason Millpond in particular, ask before you travel.