North Anna River Fishing in Spotsylvania County, Virginia

• Overview

  North Anna River lies in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It stands 220 feet above sea level. The closest town, Spotsylvania Courthouse, is 15 miles away. Richmond sits 35 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Others within reach: James Pond at about 4.2 miles, Bearden Pond 6.6 miles off, Fleming Millpond at about 6.6 miles, Sherman Lake 6.8 miles off and Lacy Millpond at about 7 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on North Anna River

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Spotsylvania County list bluegill, tessellated darter, redbreast sunfish and channel catfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of North Anna River decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 77°F and January near 36°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish North Anna River. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. The nearest marina is Pleasants Landing at Lake Anna, some half a mile out. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, James Pond is 4.2 miles distant. For North Anna River, the notice at the access point is the final word.