Phillips Pond Fishing Guide, Caroline County, Virginia

• Overview

  Out in Caroline County, Virginia, sits Phillips Pond. Salt water lies 22 miles off. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Caroline County list. Bowling Green lies 11 miles from the water. It is 24 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Phillips Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Caroline County: tessellated darter, bluegill and shield darter. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Phillips Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 36°F in January. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Phillips Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Campbells Millpond is 2.9 miles distant. Where Phillips Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.