Thornhill Pond, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Thornhill Pond sits within Pulaski County in Virginia. Elevation runs to 2,129 feet. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Pulaski County list. Pulaski sits 4.9 miles from the bank. Dublin lies 7.5 miles off, Radford another 14 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Thornhill Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Pulaski County cover striped bass, bluegill and fantail darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Thornhill Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 72°F; the cold one sits at 32°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Thornhill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Gatewood Reservoir is 5.5 miles off. Confirm before you fish Thornhill Pond.