I will be putting in at the HWY 17 bridge in Edenton. Stripers are holding around the bridges, with the better action in Pea Hill Creek and at the mouth of Songbird and Lizard Creeks. Best results are coming from small crankbaits, jig 'n pig, live minnows and plastic grubs. CHICKAHOMINY RIVER - Lots of anglers fishing the river are taking striped bass, catfish and crappie. senko is killer in the trees, and the water is usually a weird black/clear. Crankbaits that root the bottom in 15 feet or more of water will occasionally turn a good fish or two. Yellow perch are active around Roosevelt Island, taking small minnows, plastic grubs and horsehead jigs. Lots of big smallmouth are being taken in the city of Richmond. When using live bait, put one bait up on the shallow portion of the bank while fishing the deeper water with a second bait. Was hoping to find a few fish staging around the island and marina at the mouth of the creek, but it wasn't to be. LAKE ANNA - Striper fishing is good at this time. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. Bucktails, Sassy Shads and large Rat-L-Traps are the most productive baits. Some keeper sized walleye are reported above Fletcher's Boathouse and in Fisherman's Cove. Live minnows and tiny jigs are the key. Crappie and bluegill are taking small minnows around the boat docks, where the occasional good bass will also hit. CHICKAHOMINY RIVER - Lots of anglers fishing the river are taking striped bass, catfish and crappie. After the fish quit working the surface, Cordell Redfins and Sassy Shads are the better baits. Come Join the Fun! LAKE CHESDIN - Crappie fishing is excellent, with lots of good fish available. Some small yellow perch are being caught below the Route 1 bridge as they make their way into the river. By NCbassmaster4Life, June 3, 2012 in Southeast Bass Fishing. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. I caught this bass on a Jack, I’ve worked really hard on my offshore game over. I’ve often referred to the Chowan River as a hidden gem in North Carolina. Water temp in the morning was about 41* and got up to about 44.5* in the afternoon when I pulled out. After not having a keeper fish in the boat until 8:30 am, we figured out a pattern around 10 am and duplicated it up and down the river for the rest of the day. SHENANDOAH RIVER - Most anglers are hunting and no reports are available. Best results are coming from small crankbaits, jig 'n pig, live minnows and plastic grubs. POTOMAC RIVER - COLONIAL BEACH - Stripers have arrived in this area. SOUTH HOLSTON RESERVOIR - Very little action, with only a few crappie and smallmouth being caught. I’ve often referred to the Chowan River as a hidden gem in North Carolina. All the lower tidal creeks are harboring feeding stripers. In order to be able to post messages on the Bass Fishing Forums - The Bassholes forums, you must first register. Crappie are stacked along the bridge pilings. The Morgantown Bridge pilings are giving up stripers consistently to anglers using Rat-L-Traps, Sassy Shads and swim baits. OCCOQUAN RESERVOIR - Most anglers are doing quite well on this lake, as they fish large spinnerbaits, jig 'n pig and live bait around the blowdowns on steeply dropping banks. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. Brush has been cleared from the river bank for shoreline fishing, and two universally accessible fishing piers are available. Chowan River Was hoping to find a few fish staging around the island and marina at the mouth of the creek, but it wasn't to be. since irene eastern albemarle rivers have been better for bass fishing than the chowan, but lately it has improved considerably. On June 2 I participated in the Chowan River Bass Bash and took home a 1st place check for $2000! If you know of other spots, stores, marinas, boat ramps etc... that would be beneficial to have on this page, simply let us know ! Trolled Redfins and Rebels are taking the fish. Bass action is slow, but some fish are being taken from the shoreline structure, particularly where the channel hugs the bank. Choose a bank that drops into 10-20 feet of water and fish the baits down the drop for best results. SUFFOLK LAKES - Crappie, yellow perch and stripers, 7-10 pounds, are the fare at Western Branch. Chowan River is a stream located just 4.2 miles from Edenton, in Chowan County, in the state of North Carolina, United States, near Avoca, NC. MATTAPONI/PAMUNKEY RIVERS - Few anglers were out, but those who did fish are reporting yellow perch, crappie, a few pickerel and some catfish. Catfishing is good to excellent, with the better action being on cut bait in the outside bends of the tidal river, particularly in the warm water around Dutch Gap Power Plant. Largemouth bass are being found at all depths and the better baits are jig 'n pig, Hopkins Spoons and live minnows. The activity begins before daylight and continues at intervals throughout the day, with dawn and dusk being the more dependable times. I mean, I did a litt, I caught a whopper!!! TROUT STREAMS - Good catches of trout for anglers using nymphs, streamers, and small spinners in the Tye River. BURKE LAKE - Nightcrawlers and minnows are taking panfish, while bass anglers are using live bait, plastic worms and grubs, and jigs. If you know of other spots, stores, marinas, boat ramps etc... that would be beneficial to have on this page, simply let us know ! There are some monster size bass in there. And not just any ol bass, I’m talking giant bass weighing up to 10 pounds. We landed a 3.5lb fish, and two 5lbers that help secure our victory. Chowan River fishing is probably the most popular pastime here. Crappie are schooled and biting well on live minnows in Washington Channel, around the boat docks and submerged pilings. Crappie fishing is fair to excellent at Union Bridge and Twin Ridges. Live bait is the most successful bait. Fishing has been slow in Western NC also and water temps are from 40-48 in some spots.Good luck to you. Stripers are also taking live shad, trolled slowly behind boats. Few anglers are out, as most have opted for hunting. Better baits include twister tail grubs, live redside minnows and small spinners and crankbaits. A fishing community page. And while I’ve never fished a tournament for the purpose of winning money, it was very nice to see all my hard work and effort finally pay off. , 65 boats blasted off this morning for the Eastern, Getting 1000 subscribers on #YouTube would be a pe, A behind of the scenes look at the #youtube video, I finished in 10th place in yesterday’s FLW tour, We’re dialed in on that bream bite! Crappie are being taken at the mouth of Goose Creek and Broad Run. #gonefishing, You should surround yourself with people who make, I did a little fishing today. I was in a team tournament and a good friend of mine, Lee Jones played a crucial role in our success in winning. With some big time FLW and BASS tournaments coming up, I’ll hopefully use this recent success on the Chowan to help me continue my pursuit to become one of the best anglers in the state. Walleye and largemouth bass are taking live shad, fished on the bottom along the main lake points. Tidal stretches are producing crappie action around downed brush. The Spoils, Fletchers Cove and Belle Haven Cove are other good locations for crappie. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. Better baits include live minnows, plastic worms and creature baits, Shakey Heads, jigs, and Silver Buddies. Please select your insurance company (Optional). Small stripers are also available on main river points, where the tide is running strong. Green vegetation is still holding bass, but they are staging on outside edges of the grass, looking for baitfish. POTOMAC RIVER - BELOW WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE - Bass are holding in deeper water throughout the river. The South Fork of the Holston River in Smyth County is also providing anglers with nice catches. POTOMAC RIVER - D.C. - Bass are located in deeper water adjacent to structure. Small minnows and jigs will take all the panfish. Minnows and red wigglers have been the more successful baits. Stripers are biting around the channel markers in the river, from Potomac Creek to Colonial Beach. They are found around most any current-breaking cover. Fish jumbo minnows in the holes for the larger fish. Small minnows are the ticket. With $2000 in winnings, this was by far the most money I’ve ever earned in a single tournament. Followers 0. @thelilzabawski you look good in red! BACK BAY - Good fishing for white perch, small bass and a few catfish in the creeks. Southeast Bass Fishing ; Chowan River,nc Sign in to follow this . I got a hold of a couple good ones today on the Ta, The Eastern NC Bass Challenge visits the Neuse Riv, We got a little stump action going on with the @hu, This never gets old. Live bait is working better than artificials throughout the river system. Largemouth bass, to six pounds, are also showing in the creels. Topwater plugs are taking good numbers of 8-10 pounders off the rocks at Dike #3 at daybreak. A few large fish, up to 20 pounds, are also being caught but these are being caught by the locals who are fishing almost non-stop this time of year. The Chowan River is diverse and provides a multitude of different ways to catch bass. Main river and creek channel dropoffs with adjacent cover are the better choices. Sizes range up to 6+ pounds. January usually isn't a hot month for Bass Fishing but I'd never turn down an opportunity to get on the water. JAMES RIVER - Smallmouth bass are the talk on this body of water. The following errors occurred with your submission. Primary Fish Species: Largemouth bass, sunfi... Chowan River (Shoups Landing) Fishing Reports The flat below Colonial Beach is giving up stripers on minnow imitating baits on the outgoing tide, early and late in the day. The area around the Dickerson Power Plant is producing some smallmouth bass and channel catfish on live minnows and plastic grubs. This area contains a fantastic fishing pier that is open daily and includes restrooms and public boating access. Striper fishing has been good on the seaside, along with some large bluefish. Catfish, many of them large, are still taking strips of cut shad, fished on the bottom, in outside bends of the main river channel. Please enter a password for your user account. Blade baits, tail spinners and Rat-L-Traps will start to produce more big fish. The Chowan River has become my favorite place in the state to bass fish… and for obvious reasons. And not just any ol bass, I’m talking giant bass weighing up to 10 pounds. Trout fishing is good when the water flow through the generators is stopped. Best luck seems to be at the mouths of the feeder creeks on the outgoing tides. Smith anglers are reporting small white perch, small bass, small catfish and a few walleye. Drop shot rigs, fished on the dropoffs in good tidal flow, are producing good catches of bass. Chowan River is a stream located just 4.2 miles from Edenton, in Chowan County, in the state of North Carolina, United States, near Avoca, NC.