Some trout are also being picked up with these baits as well. Anglers are catching stripers on diving baits like Rat-L-Traps (in white), Sassy Shads, Pointer 128/158s and some topwater lures like Chug Bugs, Sammys and Super Spooks. Species of anadromous fish occurring in the Dragons excellent spawning and nursery habitat include American shad, hickory shad, river herring (actually two species, alewife and blueback herring), and striped bass. Fishing from the piers after dark is your best bet with nightcrawlers, anchovies, shrimp, or other common catfish offerings. Spade fish bite is still on at the Cell. We have heard of some Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum getting caught in the area. You really dont have to cast far from shore to get in on some great catfish action at Alamo! If bass are released gently they will find their way back to their nests and continue to raise your future memories! Name last changed on May 3, 2022. Virginia Fishing Report. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', Spadefish still being caught at the cell on clam bait. There also seems to be a topwater bite each morning. According to the anglers we surveyed at the lake, the morning largemouth bite has been decent by the dam from gray light until 630 am. Spot number two is the 301 bridge. Find stripers over shallow flats as they corral spawning shad against the bank. Growing up, the water was his playground specifically the Piankatank River, which flows between Mathews and Middlesex counties. First time fishing the Piankatank River. Large redears are still deep in the main lake (6-20ft), or you can find them in shallow areas like backwaters off the river current to the south of Blankenship Bend. Catfishing has been slow. Have fun learning how to catch them using new techniques and dont be afraid to try new things. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; Nightcrawlers and meal worms fished under a bobber are being used by anglers targeting sunfish and bluegill near shore. Crappie are being found in 15' to 25' of water but not in great numbers. All anglers, captains, and guides fishing for cobia must obtain a Recreational Cobia Permit from the Commission and report all harvest and cobia fishing activity. Average Daytime Water Temp 79 degrees. Smallmouth bass are biting very well on Hula grubs in Green Pumpkin rigged on 3/8oz football jigs fished around rocky points and gravel shorelines in 6 to 15ft of water. A few 2lb redear sunfish being caught deep (10 to 20ft) on live nightcrawlers around artificial habitats. Live Eels and chum seems to be the bait setup and that is working for most anglers. 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 100 The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of JavaScript is disabled. It is reported that you can walk on the cownosed rays behind Gwynn Island. We have heard of some Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum getting caught in the area. They won't be legal to keep until October the 4th. An angler reported using a green plastic worm wacky rigged to catch a really nice 7lb bass off the floating pier by the boat launch! Roadrunner lures and minnows are currently responsible for most of the crappie being caught. Numerous cats are being caught on cut mackerel and shrimp off deeper points and coves in 15 to 35 ft of water. Bass fishing has slowed down a little but anglers have still been catching bass on top water baits and crankbaits while chasing boils and fishing off points. Spot, croaker, bluefish, stripers, trout, and other salt water game fish abound in the Piankatank. The topwater bite is HOT right now for hungry bass exploiting large populations of shad up on the flats towards the river end. MY ACCOUNT. In Virginia, regulations regarding the harvest and possession of river herring are set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Guide, All Rights Reserved. Anglers unfamiliar with the Dragon may want to limit themselves to fishing in the vicinity of bridge crossings where relatively deep channels provide good pool habitat for chain pickerel and other species. Rattletraps have also been working well while searching for fish. Bass fishing is good at Roper Lake and successful anglers are dropshotting green or purple worms for bass in the 1-4-pound range. Good shoreline fishing is available there. Bass have recently been seen feeding on dragonflies in the backs of coves. Spot are still doing well in the Rappahannock and at the mouth of the Piankatank River. Speckled Trout in shallow water are still highly targeted. Charles City, VA 23030, 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Annapolis, MD 21403 Some Spanish Mackerel have been picked up trolling Clark spoons. ThisArizona fishing report focuses on the waters managed by Arizona State Parks and Trails. Some old timers will actually row the boat to get a jerky, on-again off-again action out of the lures. Below are regulations that are in place this year courtesy Virginia Marine Resource Commission. Early morning topwater presentations close to the bank will be your best bet. When one of those gets a bite, slow way down and focus on the cover that produced fish and finesse them with jigs to catch even more. Shad imitation cranks like RatlTraps are also working well to get a reaction from feeding bass. There are VMRC (Virginia Marine Resources Commission) oyster reef here, located on the edges of Jarvis Point. No reports of catfish being caught. If youre into jigs, try a Hula Grub in the colors mentioned above in trees and off points. The Patagonia Elite Anglers tournament this month was met with hot weather and killer bass fishing. The expanses of lowland hardwoods and cypress swamps that fringe the river make for a trip back in time for those adventurous few who venture here, and fishing will be an added bonus to a wonderful wildlife experience. My intent is to have you start thinking about current conditions and situations and assess them before throwing random lures. Summer night fishing typically produces some decent fish for patient anglers using a variety of baits like liver, shrimp, or prepared dough baits. Gwynn Island, down at the mouth of the river, has a deep channel cut behind it. Longitude: -76.2957755W It touches parts of Middlesex, Gloucester and Mathews counties. Is Piankatank River open to fishing, and if so, what can you catch there? The Cobia bite has improved. Reno Tuesday, Jan 17 2023 Lake . Southern Arizonas fishing hotspot Roper Lake has started to slow down a bit as the water temps continue to drop. if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; Top Fish Species. An angler recently reported catching and releasing nearly 100 bluegills during an early June tripThis is a great time of year to get kids hooked on fishing! 5.3 mi Mill Creek (Grey Point), Rappahannock River 5.5 mi Jackson Creek, Deltaville, Piankatank River 6.7 mi Belleville, Mobjack Bay 10.0 mi Mobjack, East River, Mobjack Bay 10.3 mi Windmill Point, Rappahannock River 11.7 mi Windmill Point Light, Chesapeake Bay 11.8 mi Millenbeck, Corrotoman River, Rappahannock River Smallmouth and largemouth bass are both hitting on poppers, Super Spooks, and buzzbaits. The flats at the southern end of Mobjack are quite exposed, and the weedbeds here are subject to being torn up by rough waters. Anglers using shad or red colored swimbaits and crankbaits have been successful with Havasus smallmouth bass. Small spinners like Rooster Tails and Panther Martins have also been responsible for recent angling success. Come join the discussion about safety, licenses, tips, tricks, piers, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Anglers have reported using swimsuits with varied success, and anchovies have accounted for a number of Havasu stripers recently as well, particularly from shore! Were getting some reports of morning boils of large stripers from 6am to 9am. Anglers who are familiar with Piankatank River are asked to submit reviews of the Stream. The size of the Spot continues to improve, big #2s being caught regularly, some Croaker and Mullet mixed in. Submit Boat Launch. Look for seagulls diving for the schools of shad just below the surface. Whopper floppers and frogs seem to be the go to lures, but anglers are reporting success with a variety of topwater presentations. Plenty of sunfish and bluegill can be caught here from the shoreline using mealworms and nightcrawlers. Visible Anyone can find this group. Plenty of sunfish and bluegill are being caught from both shore and floating pier with nightcrawlers and mealworms. Cobia are at Windmill Bar and some of the fishermen have successful trips with limits of keeper fish over the 40in minimum size limit. Largemouth are most abundant from Route 17 downstream to the lower end of the no wake zone below Megs Bay, where the river widens considerably and seasonal salinity levels limit largemouth occurrence. The Alamo Lake catfish are biting pretty well for anglers on shore or from a boat and seem to currently prefer night crawlers or anchovies. Some fish still being caught with a lot of shorts. Bass fishing is still pretty slow but the monster fish are out there hunting fresh, hatchery raised rainbow trout. n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; The fish are still on their beds and displaying spawning behavior. If you would like to learn more about Arizona bass fishing, book a trip with FishIn48! Anglers are reporting success when using minnows on roadrunnerswith dark bodies and green or white heads. The Piankatank is one of the smaller rivers within the region making it tidal along its entire stretch. #deltaville#deltavillefishing#chesapeakefishing. First, let's look at Mobjack. Smallmouth anglers have been successful using deep diving shad colored crankbaits around rocks in 8-15 feet of water or gravel/rock shorelines where the smallmouth are chasing baitfish. Garlic flavored dough baits fished on the bottom and small inline spinners are both currently working well for the hungry rainbows. Then hold on for the ride! Some of the charter boats are catching #2 Spot. Our Partners at Fishin48 have been having catching a bunch of Alamo bass on frog style lures. Spots are #2, not catching #1 Spot, hoping to see the Yellow Bellies by September. Focus around primary and secondary points where schooling smallies move up to chase shad or feed on crawdads. Will definitely grab some crawlers im not sure if shiners will be possible. Comments must describe commenter's personal experience - "hearsay" reports will be rejected. Anglers have reported that Spanish Mackerel at the mouth of the Rappahannock, Windmill Point and at the Cut Channel. During this time of year its best to focus your effort on the deeper fish (15-22 feet deep) because they are affected less than shallow fish by barometric pressure. Largemouth bass are becoming more aggressive and starting to hit topwater poppers, frogs and Senkos fished near cattails. Bass anglers have had some luck recently on 1-3-pound fish with brighter colored worms and grubs fished along the reeds. Striped Bass action is decent and observant anglers can find boils of stripers chasing shad in the morning and late afternoon. This is a relatively small and inaccessible fishery, but recent surveys indicate stable recruitment, extremely high catch rates, and good numbers of largemouth over 15 inches available to those who seek them out. Bronzeye and popper topwater frogs are working well just before sunset. Looking for Spanish Mackerel from Windmill Point Light to Stingray Point LIght. Bass are becoming more active at Dankworth, and the sunfish are hitting with regularity. Post Reply Early morning and late afternoon are always great times to catch fish this time of year, but dont overlook late morning for great fishing as well. The charter boat fleet has a good week of bottom fishing. A few Speckled Trout and Red Drum are in shallow waters, both are responding to mirror lures and soft baits. Sunfish and bluegill are being caught off the floating piers with nightcrawlers. Smallmouth are hanging out off of main lake points in areas of sand or gravel substrate. Wolftrap bite is good but mostly small fish. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Carp anglers have had plenty of luck with homemade dough balls and have caught fish in excess of 13 pounds! Spot, Croaker and .re being caught in the Rappahannock on Bloodworms & Squid. With all the rain and thunderstorms it's been hard to find the right time to safely go Cobia fishing but the Cobia are still getting caught at Windmill Point. Our Partners at Fishin48 have been having catching a bunch of Alamo bass on frog style lures. Nightcrawlers or mealworms are your best bet. Generally, in clear water more natural-colored baits like crawdad or bluegill work best, whereas chartreuse or fire tiger-colored cranks work better when the water is stained. There are a lot of Rockfish schooled up in shallow water and are fun to catch on topwater baits early in the morning. Large numbers of white perch are available on small chartreuse spinners in the river. When you do locate a school, it will make for an absolutely amazing day on the water! The black crappie are starting to school up in 12-25' of water. Since 1964, Piankatank Shores boasts an unmatched combination of wildlife, fishing and boating. Look for grassy areas in shallow waters while using soft baits and mirror lures. Check back this winter as we take a deep dive into winter bassin in Arizonas desert lakes! Flounder can be found on this edge, and also along the edges of the hump around the red #12 marker just to the north-east. About: - The Piankatank flows in a southeasterly direction through Virginia's Middle Peninsula emptying into the Chesapeake Bay at Gwynn's Island. Some trout are still being caught although stockings have ceased for the year. One angler reported a decent bite from the north fishing pier on nightcrawlers just after dark. In the last week we weighed in one Cobia that was 67lb 9oz. We're catching catfish close to shore as they come in to spawn. Mornings have been best. The float from Route 602 to Route 603 is the shortest between bridge crossings on the Dragon, and can easily take a full day to complete. Catfish are being caught regularly from shore using nightcrawlers. Outdoor News | The lower Dragon also supports excellent populations of channel catfish and white catfish, however in recent years blue catfish have begun to replace these two species in the fish community, and anglers can expect to increasing numbers of blue catfish relative to channel and white catfish. 08/25/2022Report By: John Galbraith ofBass Tackle Master Dropshotting (various natural-colored worms) seems to be the go-to for most successful anglers. PowerBait fished on the bottom, salmon eggs undr a bobber, and a variety of in-line spinners usually work pretty well for fish in these gorgeous southern Arizona lakes. Anglers throwing dark Chatterbaits and medium diving crank baits along the cattails are enticing quite a few hungry bass to strike. The best fishing has been at the east end of the lake at sunup, however bass can be caught throughout the day. game and inland fisheries site says it holds chain pickerel, cats, sunfish, and crappie. Cobia still seem to be chasing eels setup with a chum line. Catfish were stocked last week and there's still plenty of eager fish available to anglers! Dankworth pond just down the road from Roper is experiencing some HOT topwater action for bass. AND PIANKATANK RIVERS AND OFFERS EASY TRIPS ACROSS THE BAY TO THE CELL/42 AREA FOR EXCELLENT FLOUNDER FISHING. One angler reported that the Roper Lake largemouth bass are currently schooling at 15-feet. Bass fishing has been slow but this is the time of year outsized fish are typically caught on trout imitation baits. Fishing Report for 6/28/2018 The Spot are bitting good at the usual places in the Rappahannock and Piankatank Rivers. Fishing is Conrads lifestyle and hes spent thousands of days on the water perfecting his craft either in tournaments or guiding anglers for Fishin48. 1 - 4 of 4 Posts This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Some good sized Rocks are falling for umbrella rigs inside the Rapp, but again, they have been elusive. Great bass fishing is just around the corner. A few largemouth bass are being caught late in the day, but most have been lethargicwhen it comes to chasing after lures so a finesse approach like dropshotting might be your best bet currently for Alamo Lake bass. Those fishing the Baltimore-area creeks reported a very good pickerel bite last weekend with between a half-dozen and 10 fish on average, between a trio of anglers. Cobia bite has slowed some at Windmill Bar. Try fishing from Lake Havasu State Park south to the California Bay/Thompson area with cut anchovies on the bottom. Most of the successful reports are coming from the mouth of the river south to Black Rock cove. Sunfish are still very active and available for anglers fishing with meal worms or nightcrawlers by the floating piers. The bluegill bite has slowed some, but mealworm or nightcrawler presentations off the fishing piers are still picking up fish. Pro Tip: The best catfish anglers are always the most patient. Catfish come up to shallower areas at night to feed and can be caught from shore with regularity. We had anglers still report on speckled trout catch. Alamo Lake is a great place to escape the crowds that can be experienced at other lakes. Shad imitation lures have also been producing a few fish. 2023 Rudow's FishTalk LLC, Fishing Mobjack Bay and the Piankatank River. The lower reaches of the Dragon (below Route 17) support spawning runs of a number of migratory fish species. Pro tip: Artificial scent is important when the fishing is toughSometimes the fish need a little extra incentive to draw an aggressive strike. While researching where pockets of fall transition fish might be, check your map (or a map app) for areas that have a deep channel because bass will push the bait from the deep water into the back of the pockets where theyre more accessible to you. Over time, youll learn what lures to pick and how to fish in different conditions, and then adapt with the seasonal changes. Anglers are doing well with worms and small jigs. Fishing for striped bass is fair. At Dankworth Pond, a few trout are still being picked up with PowerBait but most anglers have already switched their focus to bass and sunfish. The Piankatank River and Dragon Swamp The Dragon support a surprising number of fish species, from freshwater gamefish such as largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, and warmouth to important migratory fish species such as shad, river herring and striped bass. Most shad are congregating on the California side, in the main basin area, near Chalk Cliffs. See more Deltaville, Virginia One angler pulled a 6-pound largemouth from the reeds while using a brown 3/8 oz weedless jig. Stained water conditions from monsoon runoff has slowed the striper bite considerably, but fish are still available for anglers that put in the work, and get a little lucky! Some Spade Fish being caught at the Wolftrap but smaller. Jerkbaits were the ticket and average size was put at 22 inches with a couple of citation-sized fish also caught. Watch lake temps to hit the bass spawn here just right when the water temps are 60-62 degrees. A forum community dedicated to Mid Atlantic fishing and sporting enthusiasts. IM heading up there this weekend for a camping trip and lookin to fish. i think i can help you out, i live on the river and fish the dragon all the time, year round, and guide some of my clients there. Just how erratic? A decent striper bite is being reported in the mornings from the mouth of the river and south to California Bay. Then cut a hotel size soft or peeler crab in half, and thread the entire thing onto the hook. Other bass anglers have reported success with Texas-rigged worms in green or blue. Minnows will be available at the park store by the end of September. If youre into live bait fishing for stripers, live shad are producing quality sized stripers from 3 to 10lbs! Do not park on RT 17 they will tow you so quick your head will spin. Take your pick on how you want to catch them. Middlesex County Harbors (8) The Arizona Game and Fish Department continues to monitor the situation and will stock trout when the water stabilizes. Bluegill and sunfish are being caught here with small jigs and nightcrawlers. The bridge is an excellent place for gray. undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Small to mid-sized stripers are chasing schools of shad in the mornings. Be sure to drop into the Tackle Shop @ J&W Seafood where we have in stock all of your Rockfish fishing gear from Stretches, Storm Lures, Umbrella Rigs, Swim Shads and much more. Anglers have regularly reported catching largemouth in the 5-7-pound range from boat and shore. The topwater bass fishing is awesome right now at Alamo Lake! Spanish Mackerel are hitting on Clark Spoons and Drone Spoons. They are also being caught on spinner baits, jerk baits, crank baits and always on plastics in the brush. At Roper Lake, Bluegill and other sunfish have been active early in the day. There is no limit on possession of blue catfish less than 32 inches in Virginias tidal rivers. ..Piankatank River/Dragon Run: The 1 st set of power lines . Rig up a light rod with braid line, a three-foot mono leader, and a one-ounce leadhead. Rainbow trout fishing at Roper Lake has been excellent! With increasing warmer temps Cobia fishing continues to be excellent inside the bay. River Levels. ..Rappahannock River: Route 360 Bridge. Redear fishing with nightcrawlers around submerged grass beds is producing some quality fish over 2lbs. Chartreuse and pink are the favored colors. So right from the dock you can keep pretty busy. Check the wind forecast for Hartfield/Piankatank River when you search for the best travel destinations for your kiteboarding, windsurfing or sailing vacations in United States of America. Anglers have reported catching crappie on crank baits down around 15-30 feet of water above brush line. Fishing Report for 6/28/2018 The Spot are bitting good at the usual places in the Rappahannock and Piankatank Rivers. Look for seagulls diving on the schools of shad coming to the surface. Alamo Lake has been experiencing mini monsoons on a regular basis and as a result, the fishing has been sporadic. These tactics have been productive recently in and around the south side of the island, south to Havasu Palms. Flipping baits like Senkos, Sweet Beavers and Chigger Craws, are great choices right now at Havasu under these conditions. Bass and other fish will use the shadows as cover because its comfortable for them and they can ambush baitfish easily. Troll or cast near shad schools during early morning hours. Site Casters continue to have success with Cobia. Try various depths until you find where the fish are hanging out and concentrate your effort there. A few albino rainbow trout are still showing up at Dankworth but standard rainbows comprise most of the catch at both locations. The Dragon begins as a non-tidal blackwater stream surrounded by vast areas of flooded woodlands, cypress swamps, and freshwater marshes, where access is limited to a few bridge crossings. The fish are out there. Most teams weighed in a limit of fish and the average fish caught was 2.36 pounds. There is a possession limit of one blue catfish larger than 32 inches per person per day. Around 10 am they pick back up and are actively biting a variety of baits. Mill Creek (Grey Point), Rappahannock River, Most visited spots in United States of America. Evening/night fishing for bigger channel and flathead catfish has been excellent. The sunfish and bluegill at Dankworth are readily biting nightcrawlers as well and are often caught incidentally when targeting trout. All of the rain we had in May and the first part of June has put so much fresh water in the rivers that it has had a negative effect on the bottom fishing. Smallmouth bass move frequently and you may have to cover several miles of shoreline to find them plus the spawn is coming up quick and really good times are just ahead! Garlic scented Power Bait and small spinners have accounted for a majority of the fish. Relatively deep water just inside the mouth of the North River is a great place to soak baits for croaker and spot, during the middle of the day. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow, Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. Very few reports of success from catfish anglers since most have switched to rainbow trout. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Try working an imitation lure parallel to the tules to draw a big fish from its ambush spot. Generally, the anglers reporting success this month are fishing from watercraft. If you look on the map for a small bridge north of rt17 that crosses the Dragon. Flukes, Texas-rigged creature baits are working the best for Alamo bass right now. If youre spending too much time freeing up snags, you arent fishing effectively. Fish fast and cover water quickly until you get that first bite, then slow down and work that spot hard to catch more schooled up fish. Had a blast just paddling around trying to figure out where the fish might be holding and what species might be in t. [emailprotected] There should be some really nice size fish here in September. One angler reported high catch rates while using a Texas-rigged watermelon crawfish fished in and around the underwater vegetation. Cut bait and live bait will give you a shot at some yellows. Some bass are being caught on jerk baits, but mostlywith soft plastics out deep. Redear sunfish are schooling in deeper water in 25 to 40ft of water off main lake points. Water temperatures are on the rise which should make for better bottom fishing. This gives thema chance to position the hook correctly for a good hook set! Cobia fishing is still abundant in the bay and we are still seeing daily consistent catch at Windmill Point Bar. Local date Local time Wind direction Wind speed (kts) Successful anglers are using inline spinners, spoons or worms and marshmallows. So, naturally the stripers will be there too! Trout fishing is excellent here! Trout fishing is still considered good and very few anglers are leaving Roper or Dankworth Pondswithout catching fish. Drop shot mini creature baits, baitfish colored lipless crank baits and Chatterbaits were mentioned as the most productive currently for Alamo Lake bass. Trolling seems to be the best method with 24 30 oz sinkers using squid and minnows for bait. Thanks for the good info from the Dragon experts. we are well stocked with eels, chum and blood worms also all your tackle needs. The cell and Wolftrap are holding a lot of Spade fish especially the Cell. Lake Level 448.95 and Average Daytime Water Temp 78 Degrees. Stripers move in on them at first light to corral the shad against the shore for an easy meal. Evenings or mornings with foul weather and/or windy conditions have been best. Stripers have been chasing shad around the north Windsor basin in the early morning and late afternoon hours. The larger fish are still coming from Dankworth. Work primary and secondary points where schooling smallies move up to chase shad or feed on crawdads. Piankatank River, VA. Use a 4' throw net (the largest legal size) or a snag hook to catch shad and cast near active schools. Start by selecting a lure you can fish efficiently with. I was thinking about just walkin the banks maybe driving around looking for brush and trees and whatnot. undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Trolling Super Spooks, Sassy Shads and Rat-L-Traps in white or chrome/blue working best. Bass fishing has been much slower at Dankworth. Trolling super spooks, sassy shads and white or Chrome/blue Rattle Traps is currently your best bet. Fishing Reports (Results 1 - 10 of 1225) Location Store Date Davis Lake New. The catfish bite has been excellent during the evenings in bays where the grass isnt too thick. sinkers and 12 to 15lb test with a 24 to 36" leader. The following article was provided by our partners at Fishin48. Remember Cobia Season opens June 1st. Carp fishing has been excellent with anglers using homemade dough baits consisting of cornmeal mixed with jello landing carp in excess of 20lbs. Add a glass bead between the swivel and sinker to attract bass in lower visibility water. All river herring inadvertently caught by anglers must be immediately released back into the water. Parker Strip Fishing Report. Try flipping or pitching jigs with craw trailers like the chigger craw, Senkos and tubes in tulles and weed line edges in 1 to 4 ft of water. Smallmouth bass have been cooperative for anglers and biting well on green pumpkin colored hula grubs rigged on a 3/8 oz or 1/2 oz football jig fished around rocky banks in 6 to 18ft of water. 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