Fishing at Overhill Lake, Henrico County, Virginia

• Overview

  Look for Overhill Lake in the Henrico County part of Virginia. It sits 29 miles in from the sea. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Glen Allen is 3 miles out. Beyond it, Wyndham at 3.3 miles and Laurel at 4 miles. Nearby alternatives: Holtzgrefe Pond 0.7 miles away, Swamp Creek Pond at 1.4 miles, Hoehns Lake 3.7 miles away, Lucks Pond at 6.2 miles and Kings Pond 6.4 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Overhill Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. 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. Survey and observation records for Henrico County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, green sunfish, flathead catfish and blue catfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Overhill Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 78°F; by January the average is down near 36°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Overhill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Holtzgrefe Pond is 0.7 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Overhill Lake.