Gardy's Millpond
| Gardy's Millpond | |
|---|---|
  Gardy's Millpond  Gardy's Millpond | |
| Location | Northumberland / Westmoreland counties, Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°00′06″N 76°36′08″W / 38.00167°N 76.60222°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 75 acres (30.35 ha) |
| Average depth | 4 ft (1 m) |
Gardy's Millpond is a 75 acres (30.35 ha) reservoir located in a tranquil setting along the Westmoreland and Northumberland county line in Northeast Virginia.[1]
The millpond is relatively shallow with an average depth of about 4 ft (1 m). The upstream portion of the impoundment is swampy and the shoreline is largely forested. Scenic and decorated with lily pads, Gardy's Millpond is a quiet spot to fish for black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, bream, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and yellow perch.
A new dam was built here soon after Hurricane Bob caused severe damage to the older structure in 1985. The place was subsequently stocked with fish and re-opened to public fishing in 1990.[2]
References
- ^ Gooch, Bob; Smith, Michael W. (2011). Virginia Fishing Guide. University of Virginia Press. p. 88. ISBN 9780813931258.
- ^ "Gardy's Millpond | VDGIF". www.dgif.virginia.gov. Retrieved 13 November 2018.