[Bay Runner]

I bottom fished today on the Warwick River and caught small catfish and big horse croaker. I was wondering if anyone knew how long the Isle or Wight side of the JRB will be closed. I fished that side last year until it was shut down. It was a good place to put in.
I've been fishing a Pungo 140 and I like it. I recently ordered a Tarpon 160I. It should be here on or about the 22nd of the month.
Mac in Newport News

 

[YakandSurf]

What where you using for bait? I have never heard of the Warwick river, Does it flow to the James river or the York river?

Thanks, Robert

 

[Bay Runner]

Frozen shrimp works well for the big croaker as well as the catfish. The river flows into the James. There is a good boat ramp at the end of Denbigh Boulevard. A short paddle down river on the Fort Eustis side will be a green Daymarker #11. Fish that area on the flats and the 17 ft. channel. There is also white perch and striped bass. When the tide is up, I carry a long handled crabbing net and catch grass shrimp. All fish love those.
Mac

 

[naked goby]

The sewage discharge is also a hot location. Easy to find...just look for the birds.