Fishing Whelans Pond in Prince George County, Virginia

• Overview

  Whelans Pond is a Prince George County water, in Virginia. The bank is 79 feet above sea level. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Prince George County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Waverly, 12 miles away. It is 32 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Whelans Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name tessellated darter, flathead catfish and American eel. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Whelans Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 38°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Whelans Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Manns Pond sits 2.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Whelans Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.