Scotts Pond Fishing in James City County, Virginia

• Overview

  Look for Scotts Pond in the James City County part of Virginia. The sea is 6 miles distant. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for James City County are larger. For a base, Williamsburg sits 4.2 miles out. Then Gloucester Courthouse, 14 miles, and Gloucester Point, 15 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Scotts Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for James City County include white perch, blue catfish, bluegill and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. At Scotts Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 38°F in January up to 78°F in July. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That shapes the year on Scotts Pond. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Waller Mill Reservoir sits 2.5 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Scotts Pond is worth confirming on the day.