Fishing at Underhill Creek, Accomack County, Virginia

• Overview

  Underhill Creek falls in Accomack County, part of Virginia. The surface lies 3 feet up. At about 78 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Ground here is low by Virginia standards. Onancock sits 5.3 miles from the bank. It is 52 miles to East Hampton, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Underhill Creek

  A salt basin rather than a fishing lake: treat this page as orientation, not an invitation. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Check the nearby waters on this page for the realistic fishing options in the area. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. On Underhill Creek a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 38°F in January up to 77°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Underhill Creek fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping records it as salt water, so expect salt-tolerant species rather than the usual freshwater list. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Taylor Creek is 0.9 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Underhill Creek.