Fishing Rennicks Pond in James City County, Virginia

• Overview

  Set in James City County, Rennicks Pond is a Virginia water. Land around it is oak and grass. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For supplies, Williamsburg is 3.2 miles out. Rushmere is 15 miles and Gloucester Point 15 miles. Neighbouring water: Matoaka Lake at 2.2 miles, Lake Pasbehegh some 2.9 miles off, Warburton Pond at 3.2 miles, Scotts Pond some 3.7 miles off and Jolly Pond at 3.9 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Rennicks Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name white perch, blue catfish, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Rennicks Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 78°F, while January sits near 38°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Rennicks Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Matoaka Lake sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Rennicks Pond locally before you travel.