Reservoir Number 4, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Reservoir Number 4 is one of the Henry County listings for Virginia. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and hardwood. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Henry County list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 6.5 miles away sits Chatmoss, the nearest settlement. Martinsville is 7.1 miles and Collinsville 8.8 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number 4

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Henry County records list blacktip jumprock, margined madtom, black crappie, fantail darter and largemouth bass among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 36°F and July at about 76°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Reservoir Number 3, 0.7 miles away. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.