Fishing Travis Pond in Westmoreland County, Virginia

• Overview

  Travis Pond belongs to Westmoreland County, Virginia. Salt water lies 5.3 miles off. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Start from Warsaw, 9.5 miles down the road. Richmond sits 51 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Travis Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Westmoreland County include alewife, blueback herring, white perch, bluegill and blue catfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Travis Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 77°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Travis Pond by conditions rather than dates. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Chandlers Millpond at 1.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Travis Pond before loading the car.