Renney Pond Fishing Guide, Sussex County, Virginia

• Overview

  Renney Pond sits within Sussex County in Virginia. Elevation runs to 95 feet. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Waverly, is 8.3 miles away. Newport News is the closest city, 42 miles away. Within a short run: Honey Pond at about 4.8 miles, 5.4 miles out stands Nebletts Millpond, Hargraves Millpond at about 5.6 miles, 6.9 miles out stands Laniers Millpond and Harrells Pond at about 7.2 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Renney Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Sussex County, recorded fish include bluegill, Roanoke darter, redfin pickerel, warmouth and tessellated darter. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Renney Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 78°F; the cold one sits at 38°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Renney Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Honey Pond sits 4.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Renney Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.