Scotts Factory Pond Fishing in Isle of Wight County, Virginia

• Overview

  Set in Isle of Wight County, Scotts Factory Pond is a Virginia water. The surface lies 43 feet up. The water measures roughly 15 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. 2.5 miles away sits Smithfield, the nearest town. After that come Carrollton at 4.1 miles and Rushmere at 8.6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Scotts Factory Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Isle of Wight County include bluegill, redfin pickerel and tessellated darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Scotts Factory Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 78°F in July and bottom out at 39°F in January. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That shapes the year on Scotts Factory Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Edwards Pond, 1.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Scotts Factory Pond in particular, ask before you travel.