Swamp Creek Pond Fishing in Hanover County, Virginia

• Overview

  Hanover County in Virginia is where Swamp Creek Pond sits. It stands 230 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 19 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On our Hanover County list it sits near the top for size. Glen Allen is the closest town at 3.4 miles. The nearest city of size is Richmond, an 11 miles drive. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Swamp Creek Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Hanover County records list bluegill, redbreast sunfish and tessellated darter among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Swamp Creek Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 78°F and January near 36°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish Swamp Creek Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Holtzgrefe Pond is 1.1 miles off. What applies at Swamp Creek Pond may have changed since it was mapped.