Hey im headed out to west neck 2morrow got a canoe with a 55 lb trolling motor. never fishing west neck before was wondering if anyone experienced could help me get on some fish! I plan on going north under the bridge any tips or bait advice is more than welcome thanks!

 

on a side not, there is a break in the cold weather low of 50 high of 65

Sorry I can't help you with the area you're
fishing tomorrow, but since you're new to 
the site, let me be the first to welcome you
aboard!

Now if you fish the Peninsula, I'll suggest
Harwood's Mill, Lee Hall (both need permits),
Bethel Reservoir, Waller Mill, etc.

Im right by the Norfolk base so the peninsula isn't far from me

unless your way up on the peninsula

13 minutes ago, CanoeBasser said:

Im right by the Norfolk base so the peninsula isn't far from me

unless your way up on the peninsula

Hit Google Maps and follow route 64 up from 
Norfolk.

You will hit Sandy Bottom Park, then Bethel 
Reservoir, keep going and you'll hit Newport
News Park (Lee Hall Reservoir).

In between those, and from 64, take 17 north
you'll find Harwood's Mill.

There's also Lake Maury in Newport News by
Christopher Newport University.

But on the South Side there are plenty of spots
that hold bass as I've been told!

this time of the year west neck is gonna fish really tough. if i was you i would try bobs fishing hole on the northwest river in chesapeake, throw jerkbaits and jigs, also i would check out all the norfolk drinking lakes in the city of suffolk. lake prince  western branch, and burnt mills are all very good options full of very big fish. you will need a norfolk boat permit for these lakes though