Greetings to all; I'm currently stationed on NC but am due for rotation to Norfolk, VA in May. Wanted to introduce myself on this sub-category because I forsee that I'll spend the majority of my "site time" here in the Southeast Bass Fishing category. I fish out of a "Suntracker Fishing Barge" pontoon & have it set up with a trolling motor so that I can bass fish out of it. I've been looking at the area up & around Norfolk...looks like the James, Chickahominy, & Northwest Rivers will be the local waters that I fish. Northwest River seems at the top of the list for me.

When I'm ready to take a vacation, Buggs Island will be the lake of choice most likely.

Anyone on here have any info on the Northwest River? Such as water clarity and average depth, underwater hazards, etc...? Any help will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance for any help or replies.

I do not. I just want to welcome you aboard the forums and give greetings. I'm from Caroline Va and about 2 hours from Norfolk.

I do not. I just want to welcome you aboard the forums and give greetings. I'm from Caroline Va and about 2 hours from Norfolk.

I appreciate it!!

SSGt,

Welcome to VA, I am from Richmond, and use to work in Newport News, Va. I use to fish down there a lot. I would recommend checking out Suffolk, VA lakes. You have Lake CAhoon, Lake Maury, Prince Lake, Burnt Mills and the finger lakes. Check out a sight called www.bassjons.com

The above lakes, minus the finger lakes are 9.9hp restriction. So, your trolling motor will do fine. Cahoon/lake Maury are divided by a dam so, they are next to each other. you should be able to find some bass in there! Great places to fish!! Send me a PM and I will let you know what does damage there.

Thanks for serving!

Wdy