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Reynolds Run Pond, Fort A.P. Hill VA Lat / Long: 38.088719 -77.353936
Description:
Reynolds Run Pond is a pond formed from a dirt road on a causeway crossing a creek on Jeff Davis road. Located on the North half of Fort A.P. Hill, west of the road intersection of A.P. Hill drive and. This lake is about 55 yards wide and 535 yards long.
The southern bank is very steep with thick vegetation. The northern shore is shallow and swampy. Reynolds Run Pond has cover for fish everywhere. In spite of the Eagles, Heron and King Fishers, lilly pads line both banks and there is a lot of submerged timber scattered on the entire shoreline. Half way back, on the southern side is a large cove. This cove has a lot of submerged timber and produces panfish, bass and pickerel all in a limited space. The eastern (back) half is almost like a separate body of water. It is a large oval and has cover and some deeper water in the middle.
Peter’s Observations:
Reynold Run Pond has many options for fishing. The channel at the intersection with the cove produces results. At that spot you can either fish the channel or the lily pads on either side of the cove. I have caught fish on both shores near the lily pads. The cove always produces fish. The back end with the large bed of lily pads is also productive. Because its close to main post, I go to Reynolds Pond in the early mornings to get out on the water as fast as possible. Often, I just stay most of the day fishing the entire host of places that have produced fish.
Access:
Fort AP Hill is a closed post and has traffic control points to control who gets on the installation. This limits pressure on the fishing. Fishing permits are required. It’s a requirement to log in electronically to the iSportsman website to clock in as well as when you depart. Failure to do so will lock you account. There is no buffer for the not later than time to check out. Checking out also includes reporting your catch by species for that day. The installation management sets these rules. See the Fort AP Hill Info page for details.
Reynolds Run Pond is found using secondary gravel roads that are well maintained. This pond is west of the Fort AP Hill Camping Sites on Campbell road which is west of the intersection of Fort AP Hill Drive and Campbell road Pass through the camp ground and either take Campbell Road to Jeff Davis and head north. Or Toombs trail to Jeff Davis and south to Reynolds Run Pond.
Point #1 Entrance to north half of Fort A.P. Hill toward main post off of US Highway 301.
Point #2: Intersection of Toombs Trail and Campbell Road.
Point #3: Intersection of Jeff Davis Road and Campbell Road.
Point #4: Boat Launch
Launch Site: There is great launch site that can support boat trailers or just carry a kayak to the edge. The pilings from an old dock are adjacent to the ramp.
Bank Fishing: There are several spots along on the southern bank to fish from shore, but casting beyond the fallen timber or lily pads is the challenge. This is a body of water meant for a kayak or canoe. Fishing from the dam breast is the best option of bank fishing. The North west corner will routinely produce panfish or small bass. The dam breast does get some fishing pressure.
Timing: Early Spring is great for bass protecting their nest near the lily pads along the bank. Fall is good to get those fish feasting on their last meals before the cold slows them down. Early mornings are productive but you will rarely go home empty handed if you fish to dark in the evening. In the Fall I witnessed a hatch of flying ants on Reynolds Run Pond that caused an frenzy for about 45 minutes. Unfortunately, I did not have anything resembling an ant in my tackle bag that day. I used a hopper but only had a few strikes that did not result in fish.
Hot Spots
Point A: Deepest hole in the pond. Both sides produce fish as well as along the dam breast.
Point B: Intersection or the channel and cove. Fishing both points of the cove was productive in the past.
Point C: The cove has a lot of submerged timber on both sides. Most productive area on the pond.
Point D: Lily pads produce both bass and pickerel.
Point E: Productive for bass. Worms on the lily pads will produce action even in the middle of a hot summer day.
Point F: The corner has produced bass and panfish from submerged timber and there is a few deep holes near the edge where you can find concentrations of panfish.
Point G: Fallen timber along the bank has bass from Point G to Point F
LOGISTICS:
Lodging: Fort A.P. Hill is in rural VA. Several local hotels are near by but even I haven’t stayed in them. Post MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation) runs the lodging and they have comfortable rooms for cheap (30-60 per night). Camping is available and the camp sites have electric hook ups and a lodge with washers and dryers are inside. Tent camping is $5/night. The MWR office can rent canoes with paddles and life vest for really cheap prices (about $25 for the weekend).
Food: Home cooked Breakfast and Lunch is available at the New Yorker Restaurant that is on US 301 between Fort AP Hill and Bowling Green. Closest town is Bowling Green. Two Italian restaurants, a subway, Pizza Hut and a Grocery store are your options. A small shopette runs on random hours on Post at Camp Wilcox cantonment area (Lat/Long 38.1038 -77.2922).
Tackle: Bowling Green has a great tackle shop: MIKE’s Outdoor Shop, 113 Milford street Bowling Green VA 22427 Phone # (804) 633-2660. This small shop has it all including advise on what locations are hot and what tackle is producing fish.