Beaverdam Creek Reservoir, VA Fishing Report

(804) 693-2107. Contributed by Park Supervisor Patti McGrath. 7 year old Joey S., of Hayes, caught a good size brim off of the pier this past week. He was happy that he was the first one of the family to catch a fish. A 20 in. catfish was caught on chicken livers. The colder waters have brought the bass back to life. Fishermen have been catching them in the deeper waters. Beaverdam has canoes and kayaks available for rent. $5 per hour or $15 per day. We supply the paddle and the life jackets.

The next night fishing will be October 5th so don't forget to bring the family and come on out. We will be open till midnight for fishing only.

Beaverdam will host the Big Bash Bass Classic Tournament on October 21, by invitation only. For more information visit our website or call the Beaverdam Ranger Station at (804) 693-2107.

Fishing at Beaverdam Lake was slow due to the hot weather. Not much pressure was put on the lake. The lake received 4 in. of rain on the weekend. A few bass in the 1 to 3 pound range are being caught early in the day in 8 to 12 feet of water. Bream are biting well; however, there's not much activity with catfish. Dennis Haynes caught a 1 lb. 4 oz. 13 ¼ in. yellow perch early in mid week. The water is slightly stained, at full pool and 86 degrees. Beaverdam will host the next Big Bash series tournament on September 15th. The next night fishing event will be held on Friday, August 3rd. For more Information visit our website or call the Ranger Station at (804) 693-2107.

We have seen a range of sizes of bass come out of the lake after Saturday's Bass tournament from 2lbs. 8 oz. to 6lbs. 8 oz. The bass are hanging in the deeper water and along the point across from the Ranger Station. People have had no trouble catching them, especially using a good old pink worm.

(804) 693-2107. Contributed by Park Supervisor Patti McGrath. We now have a better idea of where the bass are! Currently, it is looking like the bass are hanging in the deeper water. A fisherman caught a 7 lb. bass on Saturday June 9th in the morning. Those looking for crappie are having some luck, especially off the pier. Lots of sunfish are being caught at the pier also. No news on the catfish front. The water is at full pool, slightly stained and 83 degrees. There will be night fishing on July 6th. The next Big Bash Tournament is June 23rd. For more information, visit our website or call the park at (804)693-2107.

Bass seem to be the main focus for anglers at Beaverdam now. We weighed in some nice bass this week. Austin Williams 11 years old of Gloucester caught a bass that weighed 4lb 9oz and 20" long. The chain pickerel are also very plentiful and being caught on minnows and lures. We are also seeing good catches of channel catfish, yellow perch and sunfish.

The results for the April 21 Beaverdam Big Bash series fishing tournament are as follows:

•1st place, Clarence Jenkins/ Chuck Conger of Seaford - 14lb 9oz.

•2nd place, Brian Eckstein/ Chris Eckstein of Gloucester - 13lb 15oz

•3rd place, Ron Hanke/ Ed Hazler of Hampton - 13lb 1oz

•4th place, Dennis Mitchell/ Jason Carlton of Hayes - 12lb 7oz

•5th place, James Reed/ Brian West of Gloucester - 11lb 7oz

•Big Bass of the Tournament Ron Hanke/ Ed Hazler - 5lb 5oz

Beaverdam will host the next Big Bash series tournament May 19. For more information, visit our website or call the Ranger Station at (804) 693-2107.

According to Chris Smith, all types of fishing have really slowed down due to fluctuating water temperatures. Things should improve soon. The next Big Bash Tournament will be April 21st. The water is slightly stained and 59 degrees.