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Hey man yeah the weather has been terrible. I was smoking them at Sleepy Hole a couple weeks before. One day I caught a 5 a 4 and a handful of 1-2s. But since then Ive been completely struggling to catch a dink if I'm lucky. They aren't active either. Normally if the bite wasn't on at the park side I could see them active on the course side but it's been like a graveyard. Ill tell you that you aren't the only one. Let me know if you figure it out. LOL

First decent ones of 2017. Both choked the KVD squarebill. Both probably about 3lbs...the bottom one might of been closer to 4. Super chunky and nice fighter.

Yeah I was gonna fish that BPS lake a few months ago and a storm popped up so I left. Never went back but I will come spring. And I def wanna hit up Mariner's. I took the family there to check out the museum and walked down to the dock. they were doing renovations then but I think they will be opening it back up for fishing soon. Ill check it out spring time.

Yeah I'm stuck to the bank still. I do catch 2-3 just about everytime I go to Lone Star so you should do well there with a kayak.

Butler Tract they usually hit Senkos. Green pumpkin weightless T-rig. Or T-rig worms. I've caught them right off the dock like that. I'm sure that would work since you can reach more fish with the yak. If not they probably just weren't in the mood to bite. Crane Lake-again I'm stuck to the bank so it might be completely different. But I've caught Stripers, blue cats, white perch, spots and croaker. For the perch and croaker I used squid on a hi Lo bottom rig. For the Blue cats I used a fish finder bottom rig baited with cut bait. Eel or perch cut bait I marinate with garlic and salt. The striper I use live perch. Hope that helps. my advice is from a bank fishing perspective but I should help some. Oh and Crane Lake does have puppy drum. I've seen them caught. I've never caught one. I mostly target blue cats and perch.

Thought I'd start a local area topic. Feel free to post your catches in the Hampton Roads area. I fish all over Hampton Roads. Still stuck to the bank but saving up for Hobie kayak. Hopefully will be cruising the water come spring. This is a nice one I got out of some canals in Va beach. And I lost a monster. I had it basically landed but I was on a overpass about a arms length away from the water and no way I could swing it. I got on my belly, reached down and the knot snapped. I was using 10lb braid with 8 pound floro leader and it snapped at the hook knot. Probably my fault...I hadn't checked my line in a while after some snags. I was sick to my stomach...

I went out yesterday. Threw a green pumpkin Yum dinger for about 10 cast. Didn't get a nibble. Put on my favorite GY green pumpkin Senko. Caught 4 fish in 5 cast. That is enough for me to only use GY Senko. They are expensive and not as durable but if I am gonna throw a Senko then I will use the GY.

first time fishing in awhile. got a decent one in a small pond in Va Beach. Near Lake Trashmore.

I was fishing today. A pond in Newport News. I saw big bass chasing bait fish in the shallows. For some reason I couldn't get them to bite anything I offered. They followed a spinnerbait, and a swimbait but wouldn't hit. I tried everything and got nothing. It was fustrating as hell because they were good size. Probably at least 6. Any suggestions?

I don't think so. Then again I've only been once and I didn't read the signs. Best bet would probably be to call them and see

I got a decent fish from city park today. im gonna bring my bush knife next time so I can clear a path. or wear long pants and boots. I had shorts and flip flops on. But I found a area clear enough and got that 1 and a dink.

Man! I was planning on fishing pretty much all those you named soon. I work in Chesapeake and I noticed all those spots just couldn't fish them on the job. But good to know there are fish in them. I'm definitely gonna hit them up. I might go this evening if I get done with the honey do list in time. Lol

I've fished the one behind the hospital. Well I didn't really thoroughly fish it but I didn't see any signs of life except a ton of frogs. I might try one more time. The one next to Applebees I already scouted and it is on private property. Joint Force Command Complex. I guess if I worked there i could fish it but that is the only way. Thanks for the suggestions though.

Awesome. Ill stop by next time I am at Bass Pro. Sounds like the man I need to talk to.

I am Southside. Churchland area. All the ones I found close to me I am pretty sure didn't have any fish. I didn't see any baitfish. No baby bass or bluegill. But I will keep looking. Lone Star has some decent fish. The one in my avatar was caught there. And I catch 1 or 2 like that almost every time I go and quite a few dinks. You have any pond suggestions for Chesapeake? Like a general area to start. Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it.

Yeah that seems like the plan for me too.

Yeah I live in that Bass Pro. Lol. Thanks again. Ill definitely check out Appomattox.

Thanks Darren. Yeah I am seriously considering getting a kayak. Starting to look like the best/affordable option for me right now. Any suggestions for a beginner kayak? I've only rented a kayak once and never owned one so I don't know much about them.

Nice cat! Good work.

When I was looking online I saw Prince and Western Branch but I don't have a boat. Online it said Western Branch bank fishing was prohibited and Prince was restricted to a small area around the boat ramp. Is that true or are there areas accessible from the bank? I just didn't want to waste my time for a little bit of area that is highly pressured. Thanks for the reply.

Nobody in Hampton Roads huh? Im not looking for your honey hole or to eat all the fish. I catch and release everything I catch and I leave the place cleaner than I found it.

Hi my name is Larney. I go by LT. I am a United States Marine Corps veteran. I love all types of fishing but I really love LMB fishing. I've been fishing all my life. I am originally from Spotsylvania, VA and grew up fishing the Rappahanock River and local farm ponds. Just recently started back up fishing. My home lake is Lone Star Lakes but I am looking to find more spots so I figured this site would be a good way to find more. I welcome any advice or tips for the Hampton Roads area. Thanks and God Bless.

Hello I am new here and I haven't really seen much on bank fishing in Hampton Roads. I have used Google Earth and so far most of the spots I have found either had no trespassing signs or the fishing didn't look as prime as I thought from Google Earth. I currently fish Lone Star Lakes in Suffolk and have had reasonable success. I catch 1-2 almost every time I go. But I am looking for more spots. Also are there any good night time fishing spots in the area for freshwater. Thanks.