Fishing McGraphs Pond in Southampton County, Virginia

• Overview

  The Southampton County end of Virginia holds McGraphs Pond. Tidal water begins 37 miles from here. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Courtland lies 7.8 miles from the water. Beyond it, Franklin at 16 miles and Murfreesboro at 18 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on McGraphs Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Southampton County include bluegill, sawcheek darter, bowfin and swamp darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Anyone new to McGraphs Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 38°F on the long-run figures. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on McGraphs Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Princes Pond, 3.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for McGraphs Pond.