Winfields Millpond near Emporia: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Dinwiddie County, Winfields Millpond is a Virginia water. The coast is 28 miles away. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Emporia, is 18 miles away. Matoaca is 20 miles and Petersburg 20 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near. Most people fish the same few areas, which leaves the rest quiet.

• Where to Fish on Winfields Millpond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Dinwiddie County, recorded fish include Roanoke darter, tessellated darter and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Winfields Millpond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 38°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold never closes this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Winfields Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Morgans Pond sits 4.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Winfields Millpond if anything is unclear.