Moody Pond Fishing near Williamsburg, Virginia

• Overview

  Moody Pond is one of the James City County waters in Virginia. Dry hill runs right down to the water. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for James City County are larger. Williamsburg at 3.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. Newport News is the closest city, 22 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Moody Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in James City County include white perch, blue catfish, bluegill and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Moody Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 38°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Moody Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. For boats, Kingsmill Marina lies half a mile out. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. The nearest alternative is Warehams Pond, 0.6 miles out. Confirm access to Moody Pond locally before you travel.