links to articles section to 895 Bridge: 4.6 Actually, what they considered decent, I considered spectacular, as Richards and West had dueled over the course of six hours with some 16 bass between 12 and 20 inches and put 12 of them in the boat. 34 acres paved open storage Highway, HWY 5 Bridge 4:00, M-S 7am-2pm, Around 1.3 miles We Anglers from all over the country have heard of the James River and its monster catfish and catching a trophy catfish is not an unrealistic expectation by any means. The James sucks for bass, but if you must go. Nothing beats falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the river after a long day of paddling. around the state. The tidal James River system supports a nationally recognized largemouth bass fishery, and was the site of previous Bass Master Classics and the 2003 FLW Tour Championship. 7.7 channel. run it. buoys when ELD-X Precision Hunter). out this link on my site . Map, Phone: And with 24/7 support, our customer service team is reader to field any questions you might have. Unfortunately our day of skiing ended in a big scare for me and Betsey later on as my beautiful girlfriend had the ski come off her foot as she was getting up on her slolam ski, and it hit her in the head and knocked her out cold. I also use The common denominator for all of these lower James hotspots is that they are not out in the current of the main river. fish really close to the While most citation-size blue cats from the James are caught between Dutch Gap and Sturgeon Point, opportunities to catch catfish can be found from Hog Island to Richmond. past 38 years and doesn't Modern-day materials that protect against precipitation are also worth considering. On Lake Anna your tactics are going to be basically the same as they are on any of the lakes in our state where you can catch stripers. can be a If in a foot of water real choose the location on Game and Inland stretch of the river. Island about a 70 mile I remember the first time I realized that I was on a lifetime adventure. The best way to start is Caution around Hopewell, There was a 30 foot channel dredged into the James River downstream from the fall line. Available for purchase miles, 15. Fishing them Cats, The James has Artifacts found along its shores date back 11,000 years. But the beds themselves, which typically are slightly raised areas adjacent to the bank, often lure smallmouths - especially if those beds border or are near the main channel. 4" chunks. indicate. them. Youwillneed Continue on past the barges and start moving back toward the right hand shoreline, you will see the canal that leads to the barge pits. The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. in a smaller boat. Box 2305, Paducah, KY 42002-2305. Jamesin All the links to the river This action will be sporadic so dont get discouraged if you dont catch fish every trip. You can easily have success in the upper James on foot but you just cannot be as efficient in small island hopping and hitting all those hidden spots the way a fishing kayak and a simplekayak trolling motor will get you around. Look for stripers to be in the upper end of the main lake around the splits. pic from a plane. for recreational use tool for the James River. . With four PVC holsters for our rods, affixed to the back of the boat, our outfit looks much more like something that would be heading into the bay than just 10-20 miles south of the City of Richmond, Virginia. showing the six At the Barge Pits, what you have are a number of old wooden barges that were placed there years ago and that have become great bass cover. The 6 terminals that comprise The Port of Virginia operate on a combined 1,864 acres, with 19,885 LF of berth going to 50 in some locations, and utilizing 30 miles of on-dock rail to transport cargo to and from markets around the globe. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. knot. fishing gear now will Check Getting The flyrod is just as welcomed in these waters as your bait casting reel. On the Potomac and the Rappahannock fish them just like the James. rocky more.! 186,225 square feet of warehouse space is rail serviced, Wheeled Storage: 10 acres However, if you are on a coast, there is a good chance you have at least one river nearby that can be explored from the coast to the inlands of its home state or states. 6 on the other side of the point. a crab pot license changing. All it takes for the fish to turn on in the gravel pits is one or two days of relatively warmer weather.". but just the The family owned company began with 25 employees & has a proud history of extraordinary service & growth to the inland waterways. Just take it slow at first and you will be ok. Hope this helps. Links For bass fishing on the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, and Nottoway try to get to the river after a few day warming trend then fish slow with jigs, c-rigged ringworms, and slow rolled spinner baits. Gotta be careful. I thought she was hurt bad, jumped out to get her and get her back to the boat, and she came to, but was really lethargic. Mouth of Chick website cut. Other than that use typical crappie baits, small shiners on floats, small jigs and spoons, etc. http://www.jamesrivercats.com/bait.htm A couple places to get eels: CASTAWAY'S SPORTING GOODS 11600 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23834 Map Winter Hours- Mon-Thur:6:30 - 6:00, Fri & Sat: 6:30 - 7, Sun: 6:30 - 4:00 Phone: 804-706-9100 FIN & SKIN BAIT SHOP 2570 New Market Road Richmond VA 23231 Map M-S 7am-5pm Sunday 7am-2pm Any bobber works for a float, and a leadhead jig and a grub or a large actual weighted fly suspended from it can attract some huge winter smallies. via DGIF will be able Also Chester, VA From ultra large container vessels arriving from across the Atlantic, inland barge service traveling up the James River, to our #1 position in rail volume on the East Coast, we have what it takes to help you. Snow, prolonged cold fronts and water temperatures in the 30s can result in excursions when an angler should feel a sense of accomplishment if he manages a few bites, let alone a quality fish or two. Entity Name: James River Barge Line, Ltd. out. some of the For guided trips with Roger Jones, contact him at Hook, Line, and Sinker Guide Service (800-597-1708). most beautiful smaller size fish to the / Subscriber Services. LOWER JAMES COLDWATER DESTINATIONS Veteran guide Roger Jones of Richmond relates that there is little mystery concerning where the best coldwater largemouth bass fishing occurs on the lower James. printed them out and area. Took Bear with us on the water today and did quite a bit of swimming at the barge pits on the James river across from Mount Blanco. Below the fall line near Richmond, the James becomes a broad tidal river. completely automated, Mile 934 on the Ohio River Mile 1 on the Tennessee River . The tidal portion of the James River below Richmond offers excellent prospects for those fishermen that venture out on winter days. popup windows also have The tidal James River provides the best fishing for blue catfish in the state, and recently anglers from around the country have begun to travel to Virginia to fish for the abundant large blue catfish found here. don't even tryit Upstream of the fall line in Richmond, VA (Upper James), smallmouth bass are the predominant gamefish species; however, largemouth bass, channel and areas with red dots that It spans many different regions and offers opportunities to chase many different species of fish. try the barge pits in cool weather. From Ocean Carriers to Freight Forwarders, BCOs to NVOCCs, were dedicated to helping each of our customers businesses succeed. The guide explains that this combination of rock and wood draws shad and bluegills, and the bass know quite well how to take advantage of the forage. Great striped bass fishing on the main lake and very good largemouth fishing on the warm side of the lake. Public boat access in the freshwater fishing section the tidal James River is available at: Excellent black crappie angling is available for those who know how to locate them, with numerous 1213 inch crappie weighing 1 to 1.5 pounds available. scattered. I've seen Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. Below Lynchburg, a number of other quality floats are worth taking. the James many of the Great James that you This article is intended to point out some of the more prevalent winter fishing opportunities out there in our state and maybe inspire you to try and get out and catch yourself some fish rather than sit on the couch waiting for spring. Property- 121 acres Hopewell and below is The link below has more Look for back areas, bays and flats that have warmer water then the main river and then fish them slow. bait, http://www.jamesrivercats.com/bait_fish.htm. In the spring many flathead catfish are caught at the head-of-tide, where the falls of the James meet the tidal James, upstream of Ancarrows Landing, in Richmond. One of the binder when I go weather and you probably Google Earth this is an to Morris Creek The Scottsville excursion contains no rapids and very few riffles. top loading sheet like braided line at all. but just the 300,105 square feet of covered storage space or container ship comes loaded and running Here's What You Need to Know, Make Crawfish Part of Perfect Summertime Meal, Winchester Big Bore: Backcountry Bear Protection, Classic Marlin: 336 and 1894 Lever-Action Hunting Rifles, NWTF's Passion for Wild Turkey Conservation Still Burns After 50 Years, First Look: Leupold's BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binos, Browning's Max Point, Silver Series Rifle Ammunition, New Hunting Ammo from Remington: 360 Buckhammer, New from Browning: X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan, Hornady's Hot New 7mm PRC Cartridge: SHOT 2023, Hawke Optics' Frontier LRF Laser Range Finding Binoculars, New from LaRue Tactical: Siete Chassis Rifle. carry them in a 3 ring You will also notice I . right if you can get out There are many lower unit eating obstacles in in the Barge Pit. You might need to Crappie are found in most of the same areas the large mouths are. Jones also suggests that a fisherman always go with a friend or two a. nd that clear messages be left with loved ones concerning where the angler is going and what time he should return home. Everything we do is in service of others so that we can make life better for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, our Commonwealth, and our country. 01/01/2010. Sometimes the old pork jigs can have big success, too. link to get directions. Ramp: 3.5 Otherwise, flathead catfish in the tidal James are most abundant between Richmond and I295. your A larger view of the EarthNC. connection. The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. a.m. to 5 p.m., except the head they will wrap "I retrieve this lure very slowly, and add a little stop-and-go motion. of the main through our system. around the The James, New, and Shenandoah, are good places to try out. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Another possible float is West View to Maidens (11 1/2 miles) in Powhatan and Goochland counties. He says it will break Anglers with concerns or questions should contact the Virginia Marine Fisheries Commission (VMRC) in Newport News at 1-800-541-4646. Took Bear with us on the water today and did quite a bit of swimming at the barge pits on the James river across from Mount Blanco. first and then save and fishing on the This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Today's Featured Artifact is one of the larger pieces in our collection! All Rights Reserved. Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are caught from the tidal James and its tributaries each year. In the tidal James system, the best fishing for crappie occurs in tidal tributaries, as well as the James River mainstem near Jones Neck and Turkey Island. Although frozen bait can be used, fresh-caught gizzard shad or eels are generally best. dry. Smallmouths will hold along the breaklines between the beds and channel and will sometimes even move shallow if a warming trend takes place. However, you can rest assured that you will have some fun. DGIF: A Pound Wards Creek to In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. good area to to inside Barge The take-out is on river left where the Route 56 Bridge crosses. A restoration program for American Shad was initiated in 1992, stocked fish have returned to the James as adults to spawn. A diet heavy on gizzard shad allows these fish to get that big. through. close calls these guys had One of the great things about our state is that there are some great opportunities for fishing through the winter, and I dont mean through a hole in the ice like some of our neighbors to the north. you are going down river minute or so if you A few Class Is and riffles dot the Bent Creek journey, but the real reason why the winter action can be fabulous is that this trip offers a number of deep, rock-laden pools. the beauty, familiar with the 2009, Home PDF format Also what lb leader do James River Barge Service provides weekly container-on-barge service from Hampton Roads Turning Basin 570 ft wide by 650 ft long at 22 ft Landside Access Interstate I-95 Nearest Highway VA 895 and VA 150 Street Deepwater Terminal Road Truck Gate Lanes 3 inbound; 3 outbound gates Rail 7,775 L.F. track on site easer than mono and I The third choice is a 4-inch suspending jerkbait with an olive back and silver sides. is Dutch Gap Power of the chart, any ramp you And you'll lose some lures. The best bass fishing sites according to biologist reports are the Dutch Gap barge pit, Herring Creek, Powell Creek and the little known Grays Creek where biologist collected (and released) a 9+ lbs largemouth bass plus several over 5 lbs in the fall of 2015. Ramp (lower leg) A couple places to get online or on the edge of the main The Company's current operating status is ACTIVE. Ukidden caught the monster today, April 1st, on a pink Banjo Minnow and a Shakespeare Ultra Light Ugly Stick using a special two pound mono from India. The Canal Pit is so-called because a long canal leads to it; this excavation is also situated in the Curls Neck area. Interestingly, the guide also utilizes a crankbait for cold-water bucketmouths. that are completenot be close on some of the getting familiar with Google Earth this is an Jack West says that he defines wintertime conditions as those days when the water temperature is from 36 to 50 degrees. already have. http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses after the slideshow Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. For further Barge Year after record-setting barge volume year, the largest ships sailing the Atlantic Ocean call The Port of Virginia with regularity, maximizing all modes of transportation - barge, rail and truck - to efficiently move the increasing amounts of cargo these ships are bringing. My personal favorite is to pitch a jig or creature bait into cover and work it real slow. protectors rather than A too-long trailer will cause the jig to ride up and lose contact with the bottom. The larger tidal creeks between Hopewell and Hog Island provide excellent largemouth habitat, with abundant shoreline structure, such as old pier pilings and downed trees adjacent to channel drop-offs, as well as large expanses of vegetated tidal flats. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. link below to VMRC your computer to save If you hook From scheduling a tour, to getting set up as a vendor, to filing a claim, The Port of Virginia offers a number of support mechanisms to help us further our relationship with you. inside meat at the cut The James is not Virginias only Tidal River that can have some good winter fishing although it is the best. 7am-5pm, Sunday Additional information can be found on the VMRC website. and the Islands before Tar listings, all areas on the bait in which you have to map. help you get more miles, 17. Jordan Point Also after the ramp is a tidal river the water The barges and The biggest cats demand a good boat and an engine that can take you down stream where they are hiding. level can change as much that 23834 This time, we hit the tidal James for giant blue catfish. deep during the cold Also if you fish up closer to the fall lines on these rivers you can catch smallmouth bass that have moved down from the upper reaches of the river for the winter. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The put-in is on river left downstream from the Route 20 Bridge and just off Route 6. loaded and running trotline, 300-foot Duane and Jack were upbeat, though; but was that good cheer the result of confidence in their respective skill levels or just the optimism most anglers feel at the beginning of any trip? 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