Hi Fellow Commonwealthers,
My name is Dan, Lifer since 06.  I have recently sold the house in South Jersey and relocated to the Richmond Virginia area.
I haven't found too many spots to fish  around here yet.  I have been to the Chickahominy River and lake which is really good fishing, but the river side is a little too busy in the summer months for a guy on a kayak with all the fast moving boats whizzing around. The lake side is good fishing with all the grass and cypress trees. I have caught Bass, crappie, Pickerel, Stripers, Yellow Perch.  Looking to hook a Bowfin and maybe a Gar.  The locals seem to like to jig for the Shad and Herring in the early spring months.
I have also been to the Swift Creek Reservoir a couple of times. This is close to my new residence.  Still haven't caught a fish there. I found a couple small ponds but they are not very fruitful so far.  If anyone knows of any places to hit within about an hour or less from Richmond, I would appreciate a shout out.
Thanks,
Dan "Stealth" Doc

welcome to the communistwealth of va. i used to live down in dinwiddie, lake chesdin isnt too bad get out there early to beat the jet skis. you have the james which offers all kinds of fishing. the nottoway river in diniwddie offers good fishing but may be a bit far for you. you could hit hog island which is also fun.

welcome to the communistwealth of va. i used to live down in dinwiddie, lake chesdin isnt too bad get out there early to beat the jet skis. you have the james which offers all kinds of fishing. the nottoway river in diniwddie offers good fishing but may be a bit far for you. you could hit hog island which is also fun.

Sorry Lovedr,