Waller Mill Reservoir Fishing near Williamsburg, Virginia

• Overview

  York County in Virginia is where Waller Mill Reservoir sits. Salt water lies 4.8 miles off. At about 176 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Few waters listed in York County are bigger. Some 2.5 miles away sits Williamsburg, the nearest settlement. Gloucester Point is 12 miles away, with Gloucester Courthouse at 12 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Waller Mill Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for York County cover white perch, blue catfish, bluegill, blueback herring and pumpkinseed. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Anyone new to Waller Mill Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 38°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Waller Mill Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Waller Mill Park runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Scotts Pond, 2.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Waller Mill Reservoir locally before you travel.