Wow knownfactor, those are alot of spots   ....I'd suggest trying all of them for a bit, with the exception of the golf course unless you have permission.  When are you planning to do this hunting? Would you mind company?

I tried out the small Brookfield one and lots of blue gills and there's a big gold fish in there  The bigger pond, I don't think you can access it because it's behind the Fairfax county parks building.  I believe it said no un-authorized people allow and it had a gate around the facility.

If you look, there's another pond on Old Lee Road on the right side.  I tried there for a few minutes but didn't get a bite.  

Tell me how the rest go.  I've lost faith in ponds around there because most are low or hold small fish.  I've only seen golf course ponds do well for me.  It's too bad because I live around that area and would love to fish close by on a week night.

Oh and 1 last thing, use Mapquest.com. They have updated pictures compared to google.  I use google to scan and then mapquest for a better updated pic.

Most of these ponds sit on government contractor sites and therefore do not allow fishing. A few of them do allow fishing and they have some nice lmbs in them as I have already caught some nice size lmbs (2-4 pounds). One of the ponds also sits at the Ford Motors training facility and they have a gaurd watching the pond and he will run you off if you get any where near it.

Most of these ponds sit on government contractor sites and therefore do not allow fishing.  A few of them do allow fishing and they have some nice lmbs in them as I have already caught some nice size lmbs (2-4 pounds).  One of the ponds also sits at the Ford Motors training facility and they have a gaurd watching the pond and he will run you off if you get any where near it.

Can you tell me which ones are gov sites? so i dont waste my time  ;D

i was mainly looking at the one at westfields/stonecroft and stonecroft/lee intersections.  

I tried out the small Brookfield one and lots of blue gills and there's a big gold fish in there  The bigger pond, I don't think you can access it because it's behind the Fairfax county parks building.  I believe it said no un-authorized people allow and it had a gate around the facility.

If you look, there's another pond on Old Lee Road on the right side.  I tried there for a few minutes but didn't get a bite.  

Tell me how the rest go.  I've lost faith in ponds around there because most are low or hold small fish.  I've only seen golf course ponds do well for me.  It's too bad because I live around that area and would love to fish close by on a week night.

Oh and 1 last thing, use Mapquest.com. They have updated pictures compared to google.  I use google to scan and then mapquest for a better updated pic.

When did you go to the Brookfield pond? I was just there on Sunday...

Does anyone know if there are any lenient golf courses around here that allow fishing on the property if you ask politely and so forth?  In "around here" I mean Woodbridge for me.  Belmont Bay, Montclair, Lake Ridge, and or courses around Lorton and Fairfax?  If so can you guys pm me details?  I'm tired of catching 2-3 lbers (yes I know I can find 4-5 lbers in local lakes).  

There is no need to go to a golf course pond. You go to the right locations. Throw a big fish bait. Like a jig or Spro frog. Senkos produce but a lot of lil' ones. A 1/2 jig backed with a stout set up will catch larger fish. Try it a Foutianhead tommorow. Throw it in the thickest stuff you can find.

I was actually at Pleasant Valley, but not fishing...was playing golf.  Of course I had my eye on the ponds.  None of them looked like they would hold any bass, let alone fish...no bait fish, shallow and very sludgy, etc.

Good luck in your hunt

I hit up lake audubon last night with a buddy and the top water bit is killin it there right now, both times ive gone in the past couple weeks we've probably caught 30 fish on top water from 7pm-dark.  just sucks 90% of them were 1lb and smaller  :-/

Are Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau private or public lakes?

Thanks

Private lakes, you need to know someone

Private lakes, you need to know someone

and if you know someone, swimming in there seems pretty cool to, the water was really warm....

I'm fairly new to fishing freshwater in this area.  I've only done saltwater most of my days..  Today was the first day I've fished in a while, and have caught 7 earlier today around 4pm and another 3 at 7pm at the same pond behind stone ridge..  all in all it was a great start to my first freshwater fishing..  Had no idea it was this much fun!  They are however only 5-6" in length..  Would love some recommendations on better lakes/ponds/rivers..  I don't have a boat, so i'm limited to banks..   ;D

I'm fairly new to fishing freshwater in this area. I've only done saltwater most of my days.. Today was the first day I've fished in a while, and have caught 7 earlier today around 4pm and another 3 at 7pm at the same pond behind stone ridge.. all in all it was a great start to my first freshwater fishing.. Had no idea it was this much fun! They are however only 5-6" in length.. Would love some recommendations on better lakes/ponds/rivers.. I don't have a boat, so i'm limited to banks.. ;D

Welcome!  Where in NoVA are you?  Google maps is a good place to start; use the terrain and satellite view to identify lakes/ponds.  You can even post the jpg on here and highlight the body of water in question.  Great group of anglers on here who are eager to help.  You've come to the right place!  

Thanks for the welcome.  I live just west of Chantilly, VA.  I'm eager to head down to Va. Beach this 4th and hit up the BassPro..  Looking to get a Loomis IMX and a Shimano Sustain FE!!!  Been a LONG time since I've bought new gear, and saved up for this little present to myself  ;D

I'll be fishing some corporate ponds this week in chantilly..  

Thanks for the welcome. I live just west of Chantilly, VA. I'm eager to head down to Va. Beach this 4th and hit up the BassPro.. Looking to get a Loomis IMX and a Shimano Sustain FE!!! Been a LONG time since I've bought new gear, and saved up for this little present to myself ;D

I'll be fishing some corporate ponds this week in chantilly..

Call ahead to ask BPS if they have your rod. I was looking for a G.loomis and when I got there (the other BPS in arundel mills) they didn't have it :'(

If you're out by stone ridge you should try out beaverdam. It's pretty good from shore, just watch out for ticks.

Yeah I was thinking of going to Beaverdam..  Is it better on the back side or the church side??  Or is there another location that I should maybe try?  I was thinking of walking to the concrete part, but i'm not sure if there is a path..

Thx for the heads up on the BPS inventory..  I'll be sure to call ahead to make sure they have everything i'm looking for..

Yeah I was thinking of going to Beaverdam.. Is it better on the back side or the church side?? Or is there another location that I should maybe try? I was thinking of walking to the concrete part, but i'm not sure if there is a path..

Thx for the heads up on the BPS inventory.. I'll be sure to call ahead to make sure they have everything i'm looking for..

                Give me a shout on the PM's about Beaver dam. Also  what beach are you headed to.

Heading down to Virginia Beach for the 4th.. should be a blast to watch the fireworks off the coast, then fish it afterwards

Heading down to Virginia Beach for the 4th.. should be a blast to watch the fireworks off the coast, then fish it afterwards

            Make sure you swing into Greentop........

Thanks for the welcome. I live just west of Chantilly, VA. I'm eager to head down to Va. Beach this 4th and hit up the BassPro.. Looking to get a Loomis IMX and a Shimano Sustain FE!!! Been a LONG time since I've bought new gear, and saved up for this little present to myself ;D

I'll be fishing some corporate ponds this week in chantilly..

Hey Eddie, I live in the same area.  I'm right off Stringfellow in the Greenbriar neighberhood.  I see you also hit the corporate ponds.  Shoot me a PM, maybe we can hit some of them up this week.