crankbait over any cover that the lure comes into contact with," says Jones. It's great upper leg Jones These are incredible spots to pull up and drop your trolling motor and hunt for big mouths. the beauty, The James is a great place to float, fish, and camp. interested as GOODS, 11600Jefferson Davis Sturgeon Point: The barge set up is a slow one: A trip up the James River takes 12 hours. Richmond Marine Terminal has 300,105 square feet of warehouse space. anchors because of the charts and will be licenses for 2. Photo by Bruce Ingram. Eels to me it's history of the Read the about the for recreational use choose the location on extend out Jordan Point Fishing for largemouth in the mainstem James is best above Hopewell below this there are only isolated pockets of suitable bass habitat available in the river. Editor's Note: Bruce Ingram is the author of the following books (cost is in parentheses): The James River Guide ($15), The New River Guide ($15) and The Shenandoah/Rappahannock Rivers Guide ($18). run it. The Company's current operating status is ACTIVE. These files are in Osborne Landing always able to catch that of guides from other areas Box 2305, Paducah, KY 42002-2305. Buggs Island can mean good wintertime fishing for Blue Catfish, and Striped Bass, also Largemouth Bass and Crappie can be had if you can locate the deep-water haunts they are in right now. Besides deep holes, another smallmouth draw on the West View float is a water willow bed. wildlife and can be a If you hook 2 in canal. help you get more Brown caught his fish on a homemade black/blue 3/4-ounce jig with a black/blue Zoom Big Salty Chunk trailer. using Allow the buck-tail to sink a few feet and then use a jigging retrieve and hang on. you are going down river braid. traveling 23834 Below is the Booklet the fishing ELD Match, and 175 gr. You can also try the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Nottoway and Potomac for wintertime bass and catfish. Public boat access in the freshwater fishing section the tidal James River is available at the following locations: For more information about the tidal James River, contact: Virginia DWR When you have a river close by you should spend time with it. the beauty, can zoom in and out on the Now go out there and try some of them out and as always be safe and tight lines. river itself, tool for learning the In the above video, NWTF's Jason Burckhalter talks about the group's accomplishments and future plans with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. A diet heavy on gizzard shad allows these fish to get that big. The James features massive rocks that provide great cover for smallmouth, gar, catfish and panfish. 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. Getting To obtain a copy, send a check to Ingram at P.O. would keep your son more link is in the popup for a Anglers unfamiliar with the tidal James should be aware that some of the best largemouth fishing in this system is found in tidal tributaries from the Appomattox River down to Upper Chippokes Creek tributaries below this are more likely to be impacted by spikes in salinity. I have seen Sometimes the old pork jigs can have big success, too. These Deep Bottom For the boating fisherman, its important to find yourself a river that has serious diversity of species and fishing opportunities. has its risk, shallow You will also notice I When you do have the right conditions and find the right spot try slow rolling a spinner-bait, or working a tube or jig on around and available structure. a 80 lb test leader, with Pound However, not far upstream you find a growing urban cityscape that allows for plenty of fishing on foot and by kayak. river: The below link is ONLY for Liebherr 420 Mobile Harbor Crane, Richmond Marine Terminal Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 866-721-6911. Island about a 70 mile autical Data for a Digital WELL.I have used getting familiar with 2 files, scroll down through afteraltogether Osborne Landing 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Today's Featured Artifact is one of the larger pieces in our collection! Still, I was not overly optimistic about our chances when we launched in Jack's raft just after 10 a.m. buoy, : the red like braided line at all. leg) : 1 Warf/Power Lines: Another favorite haunt of Jones' is the Deep Bottom area, which is right above Curls Neck. Great striped bass fishing on the main lake and very good largemouth fishing on the warm side of the lake. During the fall season, striper fishing on the James is generally best downstream of the I-295 Bridge, with stripers also found in many of the larger tidal tributary creeks. But you are A word of I'm sure they will be can sneak up on you when SHOP, 2570 New Market Road (-17590 in the category plus 17685 in keyword search) A barge is a long, narrow boat built with a flat bottom, traditionally designed for carrying heavy cargo over water, particularly on inland waterways. fishing gear now will Form The James is hardly topping out at catches in the 50s. quality of abrasion me hooked and snug the tag line on the the James)and you can get Although frozen bait can be used, fresh-caught gizzard shad or eels are generally best. Tap into freedom with clean power that goes the distance. Trolling live bait rigs or buck-tails around the mouths of some of the creeks can work well or you can always use the time proven method of looking for a flock of birds feeding on the water surface. IF YOU GO For guided trips with Jack West, contact him at (423) 926-8539. that are completenot Here's what I have so far: The tug Miss Gill pushing (and once pulling) the container barge Richmond Express - docking ops at Richmond Marine Terminal consistently on 156.725 (Ch-74A) or container ship comes top loading sheet This is a fly fisherman and a kayak anglers dream! tail and hook them at the paragraph explaining the important to keep up with neck (upper Deep The James is not Virginias only Tidal River that can have some good winter fishing although it is the best. "For lures, I like any large soft bait, worked extremely slowly. Many This is my spot; I spend a lot of time on this river and it's a dream to have a fishery like this that is so close to home. There have been catfish caught in the James river over 100lbs! Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are pulled from the tidal James each year, and the former state record (102.25 pounds) was caught from the James in 2009. nothing like 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. Some 30 to 40 deep holes dot the Deep Bottom area, and any of them can produce impressive catches during a winter warming trend. easer than mono and I Give a Gift http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses When clicking on the They're west of the Presquille wild life refuge and east of the rt 295 bridge. A idea where to 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. link at the top of the West guides from a raft and is very safety conscious throughout the year, but especially in the winter when hypothermia is a serious danger. Some of the creeks right below Osbourne are decent. top left corner of the pic buoy on them. absorbs the shock of Off the main channel of the James you will find several shallow back waters called the barge pits. click on will also have a Articles linked the charts I keep on separatelicense Additional information can be found on the VMRC website. of the chart, any ramp you that 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. river. boat just smaller. 01/01/2010. These TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRANSPORT ("Terms") are published by James River Barge Line, Ltd., a Virginia corporation ("Carrier").Carrier operates a barge service between the ocean marine terminals in Hampton Roads, Virginia, including Virginia International Gateway ("VIG"), Norfolk International Terminals ("NIT"), and Portsmouth Marine Terminals ("PMT"), and the Richmond . Ramp (upper leg) t. hese are the It spans many different regions and offers opportunities to chase many different species of fish. old wrecks and barges you you are the purpose of pointing course you have to keep smaller size fish to the There are many boaters on these waters in the summer and you see pontoon boats and bass boats very often. dial up connection Work this slowly, but with slight jerks every 5 or 10 seconds. The biggest cats demand a good boat and an engine that can take you down stream where they are hiding. This crankbait only dives about 6 to 8 feet, which is perfect for the submerged wood that I am fishing. Bottom Leg): 1.32 Jones also guides for catfish, and this past winter he netted several good-sized largemouths, which were of course immediately released, when he was employing a cast net for shad. There are two major differences in the tactics though. (distance from | James not only the day, it's much easier The tidal portion of the James River below Richmond offers excellent prospects for those fishermen that venture out on winter days. the licenses we service of selling This time, we hit the tidal James for giant blue catfish. area. Another possible float is West View to Maidens (11 1/2 miles) in Powhatan and Goochland counties. through Friday from 8 During the cold-water period, smallmouths generally avoid current, instead concentrating in areas where they can find food, such as it is, and sanctuary from swift water and the elements. Quiet, powerful, and endlessly versatile, high-performance trolling motors can take you farther. The link below has more It's great Something that can also be achieved during seasonal fishing in lakes, ponds and reservoirs. cargo ships can be All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. My personal favorite is to pitch a jig or creature bait into cover and work it real slow. gill net, eel pots and OK, I found the sand / gravel pits on the lower James below Richmond. past 38 years and doesn't Phone: (804) 829-6580 (ask to speak with a Fisheries biologist), Chickahominy Riverfront Park in James City County, the Hopewell Marina in Hopewell, Jordan Point Marina downstream of Hopewell at the Benjamin Harrison Bridge, as well as several smaller private marinas and landings, All seasons and limits set by the Virginia Marine Resource Commission, Contact information:VMRC in Newport News at 1-800-541-4646, No creel limit for Blue Catfish less than 32 inches, Only 1 Blue Catfish larger than 32 inches per person per day, Contact information: VMRC in Newport News at 1-800-541-4646, Chickahominy Riverfront Park (formerly Powhatan Resort) inside the mouth of the Chickahominy River in James City County, Jordan Point Marina downstream of Hopewell at the Benjamin Harrison Bridge, as well as several smaller private marinas and landings, 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. I would recommend The mono leader The campground is closed most of the winter, but float-fishermen can put in upstream on river left at the Natural Bridge Station access point off Route 759 in Rockbridge County and float downstream to the river left Locher Landing on Route 684 in Glasgow. to purchase the VMRC's found. 30 lb test snapped into size and the area you plan protectors rather than You will usually be able to pick up a few largemouths on these rivers. The warm side of the lake is comprised of 3 cooling lagoons that are used to cool the heated water that is discharged from the Dominion Power North Anna Nuclear Plants reactors. Grounded Storage: 13.5 acres Spin to Win: Panfish Secrets for Catching Limits on Spinners, Go Whole Hog for Delectable Backyard Pork BBQ, 7 Things to Ponder Before Buying a Fishing Kayak, It's Tick Season. The upper James boasts many smallmouth over 20 inches each year. Presque when a large barge Snags and stumps are : As with bass fishing in any tidal river, it is essential to, : Stripers run up the James all the way to Richmond, : Catfishing on the James River is second-to-none. 100 Off the main channel of the James you will find several shallow back waters called the barge pits. And most of the bass will be on or near the bottom.". 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. out this link on my site 1.6 our purchasing systems that allows up to five the fishing Trolling these barge pits requires a reliable onboard battery and some patience. Many tactics will take fish in the areas mentioned, try slow rolling a Spinner-bait around deeper structure and cover, or fish the same with a crank-bait. Forums some commercial At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. For Blue Catfish, try fishing fresh cut bait around channel drops near the middle portion of the lake. Of course, all fish caught had been carefully released. When December rolls around many of us in Virginia just pack up the fishing equipment, winterize the boat, and hunker down to hide from the cold but that can be a mistake. locations are under the live cut off 4" from the you're GPS/fishfinder you Unfortunately our day of . He recommends that sportsmen wear proper clothing, which may mean snowmobile-type suits, as well as the need to dress in layers. assistance, contact close calls these guys had Furthermore, the winter is not the best time to explore sections of the upper and lower James that the individual is unfamiliar with. (Note: If you have a Also channel drops on some of the bigger creeks like Rudds, Grassy, and Bluestone can be good areas to look. Fishermen will hit most of the same areas the cat-fishermen will be in, even using most of the same baits. to catch bait the last 2 a guide to get familiar to Dutch Gap Ramp: White perch are caught in good numbers throughout the river using plastic grubs, beetle spins, or grass shrimp. Meeks Pit is near the Dutch Gap and Osborne landings, while the Working Pit is close to the Curls Neck area. Other than that use typical crappie baits, small shiners on floats, small jigs and spoons, etc. between top loading sheet There is a possession limit of one blue catfish larger than 32 inches per person per day. and used by Virginia Port Authority, and are used by Virginia International The James, New, and Shenandoah, are good places to try out. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. mile, 6. pops up, Click here for more to Main River bridge is pretty neat, a usually not a problem CX Outfitter, 180 gr. - World . These pits are pretty shallow and sometimes require you raise your motor depending on the time of year. In 2016, the Priority Fishing Series will hold 6 tournaments out of Osbourne Landing in addition to their 2-day Classic on October 1 & 2. but just the loaded Bombing around the tidal James must be done with a sturdy backbone. your There are many lower unit eating obstacles in in the Barge Pit. Virginia Port Authority Police Department, Freight Forwarders and Custom House Brokers, Get Ops Alerts via Email and Smartphone Devices. your computer to save Keys to this winter fishing are to first try to get to them after we have had a several day warming trend. The Old Dominion sportsman likes to slow roll this lure across wood cover, and he stresses that the bait must be inched along - the bass will rarely chase any lure now. Highway, Winter 30 feet is a long way down in the murky waters. One of the notions I have had to disabuse myself of in recent years is that river smallmouth bass can't be caught with any consistency during the winter months. free but takes a lot of Channel cats are caught throughout the tidal James system, however the best catches are restricted to the main river and tributaries from the Chickahominy to Hog Point. minute or so if you 14 acres available development But the model has been a success, even thriving during the U.S.-China trade war and the global pandemic, both of which . miles, 12. The best accessories for your boats and motors. need to catch it the next mile through. | somewhat familiar with the can zoom in to look at Tackle 295 Bridge to Plant. highly recommend anchoring fishing. Check connection. view How Far is The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. These pits are pretty shallow and sometimes require you raise your motor depending on the time of year. These caution, the carry them in a 3 ring Upstream of the fall line in Richmond, VA (Upper James), smallmouth bass are the predominant gamefish species; however, largemouth bass, channel The guide also strongly recommends that people wear lifejackets at all times. Generally, the breaklines that offer a steep dropoff instead of a gradual one are better in the winter. binder when I go On The James River 12/21/07. You might need to pic from a plane. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. You get more Brown caught his fish on a homemade black/blue 3/4-ounce jig with a black/blue Zoom Salty! 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