FISHING AT THE JAMES RIVER PARK

HUGUENOT BRIDGE AREA

2/10 of a mile west of Huguenot Bridge (Rt. 147) off South Hampton Street.

Flat water for approximately 2 1/2 miles (1 1/2 mile up to Boshers Dam and 1 mile down to Williams Dam).

Smallmouth bass at dams and rocky areas, channel catfish and sunfish in sandy areas. Occasional walleye and large carp. Spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species.

On Riverside Drive approximately 3/4 mile east of Huguenot Bridge on south shore

Channel catfish and sunfish in sandy areas. Smallmouth bass at dams and rocky areas, Occasional walleye and large carp. Spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species

Smallmouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish -- popular with flyfishermen because of wide areas for back-casting. New fishery is developing for humongous flathead catfish. Spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species also occur

Along Riverside Drive between Boulevard Bridge and Lee Bridge on the south shore

Rapids, riffles, and flat water in isolated channels

Located at southern end of Texas Avenue on the north bank (this area also known as Texas Beach)

Good early-in-the-morning fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish

MAYO BRIDGE (14TH ST)

Off Route 360 (Hull Street)

Excellent in spring for white perch off the bridge and to fly fish for shad from the shore. Catfish abound year round

Largemouth bass (special regulations for black bass not in effect below I-95 bridge), year around channel catfish and sunfish. The fishery in this area is influenced , in late March through early June, by anadromous fish, which are migrating from salt water to fresh wat er on their annual spawning runs.

PIC FROM RALPH ON THE WAY ....

Ancarrow's Landing

Largemouth bass (special regulation for black bass not in effect), channel catfish, blue catfish and sunfish. This is the main boating access point to fish for spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species, and for the largest channel catfish that live downriver.

	WILLIAMS DAM

	Directions:	On Riverside Drive approximately 3/4 mile east of Huguenot Bridge on south shore
	Current Type:	Rapids
	Fishery:	Channel catfish and sunfish in sandy areas. Smallmouth bass at dams and rocky areas, Occasional walleye and large carp. Spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species

	PONY PASTURE

	Directions:	On Riverside Drive 1 mile east of Huguenot Bridge on the south shore
	Current Type:	Rapids and riffles
	Fishery:	Smallmouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish -- popular with flyfishermen because of wide areas for back-casting. New fishery is developing for humongous flathead catfish. Spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species also occur



Flathead Catfish near William's Island

MAIN SECTION


	Directions:		Along Riverside Drive between Boulevard Bridge and Lee Bridge on the south shore
	Current Type:		Rapids, riffles, and flat water in isolated channels
	Fishery:		Smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and very good for sunfish

NORTH BANK

Directions:	Located at southern end of Texas Avenue on the north bank (this area also known as Texas Beach)
Current Type:	Rapids and riffles
Fishery:	Good early-in-the-morning fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish



		Fishing Quarry on Belle Isle


	Directions:		Downstream from Lee Bridge on Tredegar Street off Seventh Street
	Current Type:		Big rapids below Brown's Island near sewer line. This area should be avoided by boat fishermen; waders should use extreme caution
	Fishery:		This is a popular place to dip for shad and herring during March, which are migrating from salt water to fresh water on their annual spawning runs

	MAYO BRIDGE (14TH ST)

	Directions:	Off Route 360 (Hull Street)
	Current Type:	Flat water
	Fishery:	Excellent in spring for white perch off the bridge and to fly fish for shad from the shore. Catfish abound year round

	GREAT SHIPLOCK PARK

	Directions:	Dock and Pear Streets beside Lone Star Gravel Company
	Current Type:	Flat water
	Fishery:	Largemouth bass (special regulations for black bass not in effect below I-95 bridge), year around channel catfish and sunfish. The fishery in this area is influenced , in late March through early June, by anadromous fish, which are migrating from salt water to fresh wat er on their annual spawning runs.



Dipping for Shad on the Pipeline


	FISHING AT THE JAMES RIVER PARK

	A mixture of roaring rapids, deep pools, and calm flat water create excellent fishing opportunities and beautiful scenery on the James River within the Richmond city limits. This is a citation fishery for small-mouth bass. In order to promote a population of large sized fish, there is a prohibition on keeping any bass between the sizes of 11" and 14." For safety purposes, boating on the James River within the city limits of Richmond is prohibited when water levels measure or exceed nine feet at Westham gauge, unless you have a special high water use permit. This is obtainable from the River Rescue section of the Richmond Fire Department (Station One). You are required by law to wear personal flotation devices while boating, fishing or rock hopping when water levels reach five feet or more.

		PIC FROM RALPH ON THE WAY .... Ancarrow's Landing

Directions:	At the eastern end of Maury Street (beside sewage treatment plant). Follow signs from I-95 exit or Hull Street
Current Type:	Flat water, tidal influence. This is a good place to launch motor boats. Very popular in spring
Fishery:	Largemouth bass (special regulation for black bass not in effect), channel catfish, blue catfish and sunfish. This is the main boating access point to fish for spring spawning runs of anadromous fish species, and for the largest channel catfish that live downriver.


	LAST UPDATED 7/5/05	WEBMASTER