Fishing Wrights Millpond in Essex County, Virginia

• Overview

  Virginia holds Wrights Millpond, in Essex County. Elevation runs to 141 feet. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Essex County. The nearest place of any size is Tappahannock, 8.1 miles away. Central Garage follows at 12 miles, then Warsaw at 14 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Wrights Millpond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Essex County records list alewife, blueback herring, white perch, tessellated darter and bluegill among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Wrights Millpond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 36°F. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Wrights Millpond around it. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Millers Pond is 3.2 miles distant. Rules at Wrights Millpond are worth checking on the day.