Richardson Millpond Fishing Guide, New Kent County, Virginia

• Overview

  Out in New Kent County, Virginia, sits Richardson Millpond. The coast is 3.9 miles away. At about 35 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Virginia listings. For a base, West Point sits 6.6 miles out. For a city, Newport News is 37 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Richardson Millpond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for New Kent County names white perch, striped bass, tessellated darter, bluegill and blueback herring. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Richardson Millpond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 78°F and January at 38°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Richardson Millpond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Davis Pond is 2.7 miles off. Check the position on Richardson Millpond before loading the car.