July 17, 2019.....Mixed
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s in the lower main lake and
in the major creeks on Wednesday (7/17/2019). The lake level was about even
with the top of the dam and the water was light to medium brown and slightly
to moderately cloudy in the central lake.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Early in the mornings
a few crappie were in creeks, along shorelines in the main lake, and on
flats in the main lake, but most crappie were along main lake channel edges,
frequently near wood cover. Active crappie were hitting live minnows,
Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small tubes, Kalin crappie
scrubs, and small swim baits. Yellow and white perch were scattered or in
loose aggregates on deep flats, drop-offs, and channels in the main lake and
in major creeks, and when active, both species were hitting live minnows,
small swim baits, and small jigs. A mix of sizes of bluegill and
shellcracker were scattered on shorelines and on flats out to 3 to 5 foot
depths in the main lake and in some creeks. Another spawn occurred on the
full moon earlier this week, with most clusters a little out from the
shoreline, but most clusters appear to be dispersing today. When active,
bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live worms and crickets, Nikko
nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and bass were located along
shorelines early in the morning (especially under duckweed patches), around
cypress trees, on flats, and on channel edges. When active, bass and
pickerel were hitting live minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed
patches), spinnerbaits, swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits,
and jigs.
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s in the lower main lake and
in the major creeks on Wednesday (7/17/2019). The lake level was about even
with the top of the dam and the water was light to medium brown and slightly
to moderately cloudy in the central lake.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Early in the mornings
a few crappie were in creeks, along shorelines in the main lake, and on
flats in the main lake, but most crappie were along main lake channel edges,
frequently near wood cover. Active crappie were hitting live minnows,
Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small tubes, Kalin crappie
scrubs, and small swim baits. Yellow and white perch were scattered or in
loose aggregates on deep flats, drop-offs, and channels in the main lake and
in major creeks, and when active, both species were hitting live minnows,
small swim baits, and small jigs. A mix of sizes of bluegill and
shellcracker were scattered on shorelines and on flats out to 3 to 5 foot
depths in the main lake and in some creeks. Another spawn occurred on the
full moon earlier this week, with most clusters a little out from the
shoreline, but most clusters appear to be dispersing today. When active,
bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live worms and crickets, Nikko
nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and bass were located along
shorelines early in the morning (especially under duckweed patches), around
cypress trees, on flats, and on channel edges. When active, bass and
pickerel were hitting live minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed
patches), spinnerbaits, swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits,
and jigs.
July 10, 2019.....Mixed
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the upper 80’s in the lower main lake and in the major
creeks on Wednesday (7/10/2019). The lake level was about 4 inches above
the top of the dam and the water was medium olive brown and moderately
cloudy in the central lake.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Some crappie were in
creeks, along shorelines in the main lake, and on flats in the main lake,
but most crappie were along main lake channel edges, frequently near wood
cover. Active crappie were hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and
Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small tubes, Kalin crappie scrubs, and small
swim baits. Yellow and white perch were scattered or in loose aggregates on
deep flats, drop-offs, and channels in the main lake and in major creeks,
and when active, both species were hitting live minnows, small swim baits,
and small jigs. A mix of sizes of bluegill and shellcracker were scattered
on shorelines and on flats out to 3 to 5 foot depths in the main lake and in
some creeks. When active, bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live worms
and crickets, Nikko nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and bass
were located along shorelines (especially under duckweed patches), on flats,
and on channel edges. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting live
minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed patches), spinnerbaits,
swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits, and jigs.
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the upper 80’s in the lower main lake and in the major
creeks on Wednesday (7/10/2019). The lake level was about 4 inches above
the top of the dam and the water was medium olive brown and moderately
cloudy in the central lake.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Some crappie were in
creeks, along shorelines in the main lake, and on flats in the main lake,
but most crappie were along main lake channel edges, frequently near wood
cover. Active crappie were hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and
Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small tubes, Kalin crappie scrubs, and small
swim baits. Yellow and white perch were scattered or in loose aggregates on
deep flats, drop-offs, and channels in the main lake and in major creeks,
and when active, both species were hitting live minnows, small swim baits,
and small jigs. A mix of sizes of bluegill and shellcracker were scattered
on shorelines and on flats out to 3 to 5 foot depths in the main lake and in
some creeks. When active, bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live worms
and crickets, Nikko nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and bass
were located along shorelines (especially under duckweed patches), on flats,
and on channel edges. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting live
minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed patches), spinnerbaits,
swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits, and jigs.
July 5, 2019.....Mixed
This report courtesy of Charlie Taylor at Charlie Taylor Fishing
Live minnows are the preferred bait in this lake, although buzzbaits, frogs and plastic worms are taking lots of bass and pickerel. Pearl Bass Assassins, fished in the grassbeds, are taking bass and bowfin, early and late in the day. Crappie are taking small minnows, and bowfin are taking anything put in the water. Fish the points and brushpiles for best results. Catfish to 15 pounds and gar to 12 pounds are also being taken on minnows. Bluegill are plentiful on grass shrimp and crickets.
This report courtesy of Charlie Taylor at Charlie Taylor Fishing
Live minnows are the preferred bait in this lake, although buzzbaits, frogs and plastic worms are taking lots of bass and pickerel. Pearl Bass Assassins, fished in the grassbeds, are taking bass and bowfin, early and late in the day. Crappie are taking small minnows, and bowfin are taking anything put in the water. Fish the points and brushpiles for best results. Catfish to 15 pounds and gar to 12 pounds are also being taken on minnows. Bluegill are plentiful on grass shrimp and crickets.
July 3, 2019.....Mixed
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the upper 80’s in the lower main lake and in the major
creeks on Wednesday (7/3/2019). The lake level was about even with the top
of the dam. The water was medium greenish brown and moderately cloudy in
the central lake, and more cloudy along some downwind shorelines.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Some crappie were in
creeks and along shorelines in the main lake, but most crappie were along
main lake channel edges, frequently near wood cover. Active crappie were
hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small
tubes, Kalin crappie scrubs, and small swim baits. Yellow and white perch
were scattered or in loose aggregates on deep flats, drop-offs, and channels
in the main lake and in major creeks, and when active, both species were
hitting live minnows, small swim baits, and small jigs. Many small and
medium bluegill and shellcracker were scattered on flats and shorelines in
the main lake and in some creeks, while many larger bluegill and
shellcracker had spawned again on the full moon, dispersed, and were loosely
clustered on the new moon along shorelines or slightly offshore in 3 to 5
feet of water. When active, bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live
worms and crickets, Nikko nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and
bass were located along shorelines (especially under duckweed patches), on
flats, and on channel edges. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting
live minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed patches),
spinnerbaits, swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits, and jigs.
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the upper 80’s in the lower main lake and in the major
creeks on Wednesday (7/3/2019). The lake level was about even with the top
of the dam. The water was medium greenish brown and moderately cloudy in
the central lake, and more cloudy along some downwind shorelines.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Some crappie were in
creeks and along shorelines in the main lake, but most crappie were along
main lake channel edges, frequently near wood cover. Active crappie were
hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small
tubes, Kalin crappie scrubs, and small swim baits. Yellow and white perch
were scattered or in loose aggregates on deep flats, drop-offs, and channels
in the main lake and in major creeks, and when active, both species were
hitting live minnows, small swim baits, and small jigs. Many small and
medium bluegill and shellcracker were scattered on flats and shorelines in
the main lake and in some creeks, while many larger bluegill and
shellcracker had spawned again on the full moon, dispersed, and were loosely
clustered on the new moon along shorelines or slightly offshore in 3 to 5
feet of water. When active, bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live
worms and crickets, Nikko nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and
bass were located along shorelines (especially under duckweed patches), on
flats, and on channel edges. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting
live minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed patches),
spinnerbaits, swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits, and jigs.
June 28, 2019.....Mixed
This report courtesy of Charlie Taylor at Charlie Taylor Fishing
Fair to good fishing. Lots of big gar, catfish and bass. Topwater baits, early and late in the day and plastic stick baits, are taking the bass, while live minnows are responsible for the gar and catfish. Concentrate on the lily pad fields, grass flats and standing cypress trees for bass. Crappie are being caught in good numbers by anglers who know the brushpiles. Flyrodders are taking good stringers of fish on topwater poppers in the grass beds.
This report courtesy of Charlie Taylor at Charlie Taylor Fishing
Fair to good fishing. Lots of big gar, catfish and bass. Topwater baits, early and late in the day and plastic stick baits, are taking the bass, while live minnows are responsible for the gar and catfish. Concentrate on the lily pad fields, grass flats and standing cypress trees for bass. Crappie are being caught in good numbers by anglers who know the brushpiles. Flyrodders are taking good stringers of fish on topwater poppers in the grass beds.
June 28, 2019....Mixed
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the middle 80’s in the lower main lake and in the major
creeks on Wednesday (6/26/2019). The lake level was about even with the top
of the dam. The water was medium brown and slightly cloudy in the central
lake, and more cloudy along some downwind shorelines.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Some crappie were in
creeks and along shorelines in the main lake, but most crappie were along
main lake channel edges, frequently near wood cover. Active crappie were
hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small
tubes, Kalin crappie scrubs, and small swim baits. Yellow and white perch
were scattered or in loose aggregates on deep flats, drop-offs, and channels
in the main lake and in major creeks, and when active, both species were
hitting live minnows, small swim baits, and small jigs. Many small and
medium bluegill and shellcracker were scattered on flats and shorelines in
the main lake and in some creeks, while many larger bluegill and
shellcracker had spawned again on the full moon and were dispersing from
clusters along shorelines or slightly offshore in 3 to 5 feet of water.
Some spawning activity may occur with the new moon late this week and early
next week. When active, bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live worms
and crickets, Nikko nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and bass
were located along shorelines (especially under duckweed patches), on flats,
and on channel edges. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting live
minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed patches), spinnerbaits,
swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits, and jigs.
This report courtesy of Captain Art Conway at Conway's River Rat Guide Service
Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of
Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water
temperatures were in the middle 80’s in the lower main lake and in the major
creeks on Wednesday (6/26/2019). The lake level was about even with the top
of the dam. The water was medium brown and slightly cloudy in the central
lake, and more cloudy along some downwind shorelines.
Some blue cats and bullheads were along drop-offs and in channels in the
main lake while others had dispersed onto flats and into creeks. When
active, cats were hitting live minnows and cut bait. Some crappie were in
creeks and along shorelines in the main lake, but most crappie were along
main lake channel edges, frequently near wood cover. Active crappie were
hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs, small
tubes, Kalin crappie scrubs, and small swim baits. Yellow and white perch
were scattered or in loose aggregates on deep flats, drop-offs, and channels
in the main lake and in major creeks, and when active, both species were
hitting live minnows, small swim baits, and small jigs. Many small and
medium bluegill and shellcracker were scattered on flats and shorelines in
the main lake and in some creeks, while many larger bluegill and
shellcracker had spawned again on the full moon and were dispersing from
clusters along shorelines or slightly offshore in 3 to 5 feet of water.
Some spawning activity may occur with the new moon late this week and early
next week. When active, bluegill and shellcracker were hitting live worms
and crickets, Nikko nymphs, flies, and small swimbaits. Pickerel and bass
were located along shorelines (especially under duckweed patches), on flats,
and on channel edges. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting live
minnows, top waters (especially frogs in duckweed patches), spinnerbaits,
swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, jerk baits, and jigs.
