Skimino Pond Fishing in York County, Virginia

• Overview

  You will find Skimino Pond in York County, Virginia. It sits at 33 feet above sea level. At 16 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Williamsburg, is 6.5 miles away. For a city, Hampton is 29 miles off. Other water nearby: Powell Lake sits 0.7 miles out, Lake Norvell 1.8 miles away, Bigler Millpond sits 2.4 miles out, Barlows Pond 2.7 miles away and Beaverdam Pond sits 3 miles out. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Skimino Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for York County include white perch, blue catfish and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Skimino Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 38°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Skimino Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Powell Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Where Skimino Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.