Rountree South Pond Fishing in City of Suffolk, Virginia

• Overview

  Look for Rountree South Pond in the City of Suffolk part of Virginia. Tidal water begins 6.8 miles from here. The water covers some 41 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Ground here is low by Virginia standards. Nearest town is Suffolk, 3.1 miles off. Beyond it, South Suffolk at 4 miles and Windsor at 9.8 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Rountree South Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. City of Suffolk records list bluegill, redfin pickerel and tessellated darter among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Rountree South Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in January and 79°F in July. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rountree South Pond. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Rountree North Pond at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Rountree South Pond.