The two best times to fish are when it's raining and when it's not. Green tailed Bass Assassins, Pointer 100 and 128s and live shad seem to be the best bait choices currently. This is a great reminder to pay attention to barometric pressure when a planning fishing trip. No reports of catfish being caught. The Spot bite is still doing good a lot of #2 fish are getting caught, in both the Rappahannock and Pianakatank rivers. Remember Cobia Season opens June 1st. Things have been slow inside many of the rivers, but the Elizabeth River has been giving up some keepers. Cobia are at Windmill Bar and some of the fishermen have successful trips with limits of keeper fish over the 40in minimum size limit. One angler reported a decent bite from the north fishing pier on nightcrawlers just after dark. n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; The water off Ware Neck Point. Piankatank River, VA. Some of the charter boats are catching #2 Spot. Catfishing is still good from shore at night using a variety of standard catfish baits like worms, shrimp, anchovies, and prepared stink baits. They can be both deep or shallow, using rocks or wood for cover, cruising open water, or hanging out in submerged grass. Look for seagulls diving on the schools of shad coming to the surface. Fishing for striped bass is fair. There is a possession limit of one blue catfish larger than 32 inches per person per day. game and inland fisheries site says it holds chain pickerel, cats, sunfish, and crappie. Longitude: -76.2957755W Trolling seems to be the best method with 24 30 oz sinkers using squid and minnows for bait. Bass are biting on top water baits early morning and evening. Dont add any weight; gently flick the offering away from the boat a ways, and then just let it ride in the tide. Evening/night fishing for bigger channel and flathead catfish has been excellent. There also seems to be a topwater bite each morning. With increasing warmer temps Cobia fishing continues to be excellent inside the bay. For smallmouth bass, try deep diving brown or red crawdad colored crankbaits (8-15ft) around rocks or gravel/rock shorelines where smallmouth are actively hunting crawdads. Catfish are plentiful at the mouth of Dragon Run, in the Piankatank River. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Live shad are producing stripers over 3lbs. The 2018 recreational cobia regulations are as follows: 40-inch, total length, minimum size limit; 1-fish daily possession limit or 3-fish-daily vessel limit, whichever is more restrictive; only one fish per vessel per day may be greater than 50 inches in total length; an open season of June 1 through September 30; and gaffing is now allowed to land a cobia while fishing recreationally. The white perch are running and love bloodworms. Read Fishing Reports Weather for Piankatank River Current Temp: 46 Max Temp: 49.14 Min Temp: 46 Outside: overcast clouds Wind: Moderate breeze Wind Speed: 13.8 Wind Direction: East-southeast Humidity: 97 Pressure: 1013 Sunrise: 8:12 AM Sunset: 5:48 PM Fishing Hot Spots near Piankatank River There is a great population of smallmouth in Havasu so don't give up, keep casting, and have fun. The flats at the southern end of Mobjack are quite exposed, and the weedbeds here are subject to being torn up by rough waters. Cobia fish catch is small. An angler fishing from his kayak reported catching several largemouth in the 1-5-pound range using a rubber frog. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; Artificial lures like soft plastics, floating jerkbaits, and bluegill imitation baits are accounting for a large majority of Roper bass. Restoration efforts by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in cooperation with other state and federal agencies have resulted in increased numbers of striped bass in Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, while recovery efforts continue for the American shad. These tactics have been productive recently in and around the south side of the island, south to Havasu Palms. Trolling super spooks, sassy shads and white or Chrome/blue Rattle Traps is currently your best bet. The fish are out there. Persons fishing upstream of the designated lines on the following waters must have a valid freshwater fishing license while those fishing below the lines must have a valid saltwater fishing license: ..Potomac River: Route 301 Bridge. Use small craw jigs, Gitzits and and short leader dropshot rigs when bed fishing smallmouth at Lake Havasu. Midday boils producing 3 to 5lb stripers near the Chalk Cliffs were reported during the last week as well. The lower Colorado River accessed from Buckskin Mountain and River Island State Parks offers some of the BEST smallmouth bass fishing in Arizona! Bass fishing has been slow, but a few anglers are picking up fish with small crankbaits fished near structure. Reports of both quality and quantity have been coming in from anglers focusing on topwater presentations while using lures like hollow belly frogs and walking baits. Dark plastic worms are also working for anglers using a dropshot rig. Look for fish on beds or amid the lakes ample cover. LuckyCraft Pointer 128/158s or pencil poppers are working well. Bait of Choice has been blood worms. Our Partners at Fishin48 have been having catching a bunch of Alamo bass on frog style lures. Bait anglers are doing well with nightcrawlers. They are also being caught on spinner baits, jerk baits, crank baits and always on plastics in the brush. Rockfish Season opens on October 4th. Live bluegills, cut mackerel, and anchovies have been working well. Nightcrawlers fished under a bobber or small jigs seem to be the ticket at both locations. Looking back, that was one of the most exciting things when I was learning about bass fishing. A good number of quality 5-pound plus channel catfish are being caught with cut baits like anchovies or mackerel fished on the bottom. Some trout are still being caught although stockings have ceased for the year. Then add a four to five inch Gulp! Carp anglers have had plenty of luck with homemade dough balls and have caught fish in excess of 13 pounds! His love of the sport grew quickly, as did his desire to compete in the bass tournament circuit. He strives to share his passion for fishing with everyone and wishes to make the biggest impact possible within the fishing community. Anglers are having success fishing Neko rigs with a 4 Senko. Also some 8-10 inch spot are being caught between the Rappahannock River Bridge and Carters Creek. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? The best fishing has been at the east end of the lake at sunup, however bass can be caught throughout the day. There should be some really nice size fish here in September. I have guided there for 20 years now and shore access in the Dragon is almost impossible. Bass fishing has been slow but keep in mind this relatively small lake warms up quickly in the spring and they should spawn sooner than larger lakes in Arizona. Try dropshot rigged plastic worms or chatterbaits in green or watermelon. Green tailed Bass Assassins, pointer 100,128s and live shad have accounted for most of these fish. * Cattails were cut along the north bank this past week. Bluegills are biting on meal worms and earthworms fished about 18"-24" under a bobber. The Havasu smallmouth bass are biting well around gravel flats and rocky outcroppings on green pumpkin Hula Grubs with a 3/8 or 1/2oz football head and exposed hook. A few 2lb redear sunfish being caught deep (10 to 20ft) on live nightcrawlers around artificial habitats. Were getting some reports of morning boils of large stripers from 6am to 9am. Other bass anglers have reported success with Texas-rigged worms in green or blue. Successful anglers are reporting the best times to fish are earl in the morning, and late in the evening. Have fun learning how to catch them using new techniques and dont be afraid to try new things. Roadrunner lures and minnows are currently responsible for most of the crappie being caught. The Tackle Shop at J&W Seafood is stocked with all your needs for salt water fishing in this area. Dropshotting (various natural-colored worms) seems to be the go-to for most successful anglers. Nice Spot are being caught near Mooring Buoy near the Rappahannock River Bridge. If you find an area with shad, try throwing shad imitating lures. A vast majority of stripers have been coming from mouth of the river and south to Black Rock cove. It is now illegal for any person fishing tidal rivers to have river herring in their possession this includes blueback herring and alewife. Bass fishing is still a little slow but will pick up drastically in the next several weeks as the water temp rises and the fish begin to spawn. The Dankworth pond fishing report is pretty much identical to the Roper Lake report above with the added benefit of an active sunfish bite. Good locations to find shad/stripers last week were the Chalk Cliffs, Mesquite Bay 2 & the mouth of the river. Today's tide times for Dixie, Piankatank River: Saturday 14 January 2023 Tide Datum: - High Low 1.18ft Anyone interested in fishing Piankatank River or nearby fishing Streams should consult with guides and other local resources before heading out to fish. From the docks at the campground night fishing for cats is very productive too. Drop a top-and-bottom rig baited with bloodworms, and hold on tight. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of Early morning topwater presentations close to the bank will be your best bet. The Arizona Game and Fish Department continues to monitor the situation and will stock trout when the water stabilizes. Electronics can help you out big time when looking for a school as well. Dropping tandem rigs (a two-ounce pink or chartreuse Stingsilver on the bottom, with a streamer or a weightless plastic up top) is the ticket to success for this species, though until their return has been confirmed wed suggest fishing soft or peeler crab and/or bloodworms here - that will get bites from everything from those weakfish to flounder to croaker. Both species are feeding heavily before the lake cools off for winter. any one here ever fished the piankatank river also known as dragon run up near thousand trails campground this time of year. Successful anglers have been using a variety of baits and methods to catch Fool Hollow walleye, although trolling crankbaits (at a reported 2mph) or fan casting them from shore has been the most popular option lately to catch fish. Spanish Mackerel are still being brought in by anglers while using Clark Spoons behind #1 or #2 planers. Lake Havasu largemouth are biting on dropshotted worms in oxblood or Junebug with a chartreuse tip. Catfish are being caught regularly from shore using nightcrawlers. The Cobia are moving south and are getting more difficult to find. Either use a bobber with an 18 leader or let the worm slowly sink on its own without weights for a deeper, more natural presentation for larger fish. Dropshotting shad imitations off main lake points might be your best bet over the next month or so. Flukes, Texas-rigged creature baits are working the best for Alamo bass right now. They won't be legal to keep until October the 4th. Cobia still being caught off Windmill Bar, number of shorts but several larger and some citations still being caught. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, GFunk Rig, rip baits, spinnerbaits, chatterbait, spook, popper, etc. Troll or cast near shad schools during early morning hours. Lake Havasus other bass are also hitting fairly well right now. Trout fishing isnt quite as hot here as it is at Roper, but anglers are picking up some trout with garlic scented Power Bait or nightcrawlers. Successful anglers are using inline spinners, spoons or worms and marshmallows. The Cobia bite has improved with bigger fish. Heavier line and more weight will reduce the number of bites you get so keep it light and catch more fish! The striper fishing at Lake Havasu has been good! Dankworth pond just down the road from Roper is experiencing some HOT topwater action for bass. The bass are schooled up so it makes finding them difficult, but when you do, it could be an awesome day on the water! It is reported that you can walk on the cownosed rays behind Gwynn Island. A few Speckled Trout and Red Drum are in shallow waters, both are responding to mirror lures and soft baits. Anyone interested in fishing Piankatank River or waters within the wider area around Poquoson should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Bass fishing has been much slower at Dankworth. There are a lot of Rockfish schooled up in shallow water and are fun to catch on topwater baits early in the morning. Piankatank River Waterfront Homes For Sale The Piankatank River is located between the York and the Rappahannock rivers and Mobjack Bay in the Middle Peninsula. Lake Havasus smallmouth bass have been somewhat cooperative, but successful anglers arecovering a lot of water to catch them. Please be aware that Fly Fishing may, turn strangers, into friends in just a few short hours. The black crappie are starting to school up in 12-25' of water. Anglers are reporting Cobia catch of all size a few keepers meeting the 42 inch requirement. Sunfish are still very active and available for anglers fishing with meal worms or nightcrawlers by the floating piers. For midday fishing, try cut anchovies on bottom in areas where the water color is clear or greenish, but avoid bays where water is stained or dirty. Flounder bite picking up a bit at Buoy 42. Bass fishing at both Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond has been phenomenal recently. PIANKATANK RIVER/DRAGON RUN SWAMP - Bass, pickerel and bowfin are taking any plastic bait in Dragon Run. Several Flounder being caught in the area of Buoy 42 and the Cell. Start by selecting a lure you can fish efficiently with. Current wind conditions may limit your lure selection. Be sure to email us your fish photos while on the water with details to fishpics@jandwseafood.com. Bass fishing has been slow but this is the time of year outsized fish are typically caught on trout imitation baits. Some old timers will actually row the boat to get a jerky, on-again off-again action out of the lures. Fishing is good at Alamo again this month! Shad imitation cranks like RatlTraps are also working well to get a reaction from feeding bass. On clear sunny days, anglers are finding smallmouth with dropshotted Roboworms in desert craw and bold bluegill rigged on 8lb test with a 3/16oz dropshot weight. The Severn and Magothy are also popular tributaries to target Anglers who are familiar with Piankatank River are asked to suggest changes using the link above. Spanish Mackerel are still in the area as well as Blue Fish. Search for boils from Black Rock & Calif. Bay north to the river entrance. Trip Overview. We anticipate the bass fishing to heat up consistently as they prepare for their annual spawn when water temps reach 60-62 degrees. Striper fishing remains good near schools of shad. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. There is no limit on possession of blue catfish less than 32 inches in Virginias tidal rivers. October is considered the peak month for BIG cats at Lake Havasu! Please be aware that most of the earth is covered by water, and most of your time should be spent fishing. A few albino rainbow trout are still showing up at Dankworth but standard rainbows comprise most of the catch at both locations. Striper fishing has been getting better by the day with lots of smaller fish available around Site 6 and larger fish closer to Parker Dam. 1999 -2019 Angler Bass anglers have had some luck recently on 1-3-pound fish with brighter colored worms and grubs fished along the reeds. Its currently feast or famine when targeting Alamos bass population. Steady catch coming in off Windmill Bar. Spade fish are being caught at the Cell. Stripers have been chasing shad around the north Windsor basin in the early morning and late afternoon hours. The albino trout have been a nice addition and visitors seem to really like catching them. [emailprotected] When you do locate a school, it will make for an absolutely amazing day on the water! Alamo Lake catfish are finally picking up a bit in the early morning and at sundown. Since 1964, Piankatank Shores boasts an unmatched combination of wildlife, fishing and boating. Black Rock cove north to the entrance to the river has been the best place to search for the boils. Surprisingly, there are still anglers reporting that they are successfully catching trout with PowerBait. Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum are scarce but there are a lot of small Rockfish in the shallow water not legal but fun to catch. White perch are common throughout the tidal river, but fishing is best in the lower river during spring and summer. Bass have recently been seen feeding on dragonflies in the backs of coves. For instance, if a certain lure gets snagged too much, you probably should throw something else. Top Fish Species. Spanish Mackerel slowing up but some fish are still being caught in the mouth of the Piankatank River. The size of the Spot continues to improve, big #2s being caught regularly, some Croaker and Mullet mixed in. The catfish bite has been excellent during the evenings in bays where the grass isnt too thick. There are no known boat launches on this river. Try using mealworms or earthworms fished without a weight for best results. The catfish have also moved up and are very accessible from shore. Although summertime is probably our favorite time to fish Arizona that doesnt mean the Fishin48 team isnt excited for more comfortable conditions on the water and fall fishing for Arizona bass. The bass will chase bait towards the creeks, and in the backs of the first pockets near the mouth of the creek, or even in flats with hard cover. Unstable water quality perimeters have delayed trout stocking in Roper Lake this year. Some small Croaker, Spot and Mullet are getting caught using bloodworms and squid. Redear fishing with nightcrawlers around submerged grass beds is producing some quality fish over 2lbs. as for the access for a jon boat, if you are in the camp ground you can get in there or the public ramp on harcum road, a bit of a run the dragon from there, but very do able. Bass arent as easy to catch in the winter, but anglers can usually coax a few Alamo Lake largemouths into biting any time of year. Deadstick the bait longer on each cast. Bass fishing has slowed down a little but anglers have still been catching bass on top water baits and crankbaits while chasing boils and fishing off points. Mostly, fish in the 2-4-pound range are keeping anglers busy and responding to a variety of baits and tactics. Gwynn Island, down at the mouth of the river, has a deep channel cut behind it. The following article was provided by our partners at Fishin48. Shore and boat anglers have both been most successful during mid-morning and evening hours with dark colored Texas rigged worms. Trout fishing is excellent here! Nightcrawlers or mealworms are your best bet. The channel catfish bite is excellent and they currently prefer cut mackerel or squid in the evenings and after dark. Garlic scented prepared dough baits like Berkley Power Bait and nightcrawler seem to be working well. Bass fishing is good at Roper Lake and successful anglers are dropshotting green or purple worms for bass in the 1-4-pound range. Regardless, youre not going to catch them from the couch so get out there looking for schools of Arizona bass! i have pulled more than one novice to the run from that flat. Trout from previous stockings are still being caught on garlic scented Power Bait and small Mepps or Rooster Tail type spinners at both Roper and Dankworth ponds. Garlic scented Power Bait fished on the bottom or nightcrawlers under a bobber are your best bets in the mornings and mid-late afternoons. Largemouth bass are providing plenty of action on small white or shad colored jerkbaits like the Pointer 78 or 100. The Piankatank is a beautiful winding river with long stretches of undeveloped woodlands along the shoreline. Fishing Report for Nov 22, 2022 Saltwater Fishing The Rockfish are being a bit hard to track down. This is in no small part thanks to relatively healthy SAV (submerged aquatic vegetation), which for some reason consistently seems to do better here than in other near-by bodies of water. Post Reply An angler reported using a green plastic worm wacky rigged to catch a really nice 7lb bass off the floating pier by the boat launch! Garlic scented Power Bait and small spinners have accounted for a majority of the fish. Review for Piankatank River - Fishing Bay. Underwater vegetation is really thick and the water is crystal clear. Smallmouth bass are hitting Shad colored jerkbaits like the Staysee 90, or white/shad pattern Rat-L-Traps. 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