Diascund Reservoir Resource Page
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About Diascund Reservoir (From the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries)
This 1,110-acre
water supply reservoir is situated along the New Kent and James City County
line. The principle species are largemouth bass, bluegill, chain pickerel,
redear sunfish, black crappie, yellow perch, and white perch. Carp, bowfin, and
longnose gar provide alternative quarry. Gizzard shad and blueback herring are
the main forage species. The latest sampling showed the bass population to be in
very good condition in terms of abundance and quality. The proportion of large
bass (greater than 20") in the sample was high. Two of the five sites
sampled were in the Diascund Creek branch of the reservoir, upstream of the
Route 627 road bridge. These turned out to be the most productive for bass at
the time of sampling, especially amongst the lily beds in the spring. By summer
larger bass were found associated with the logs and tree trunks in about 10 feet
of water. The bluegill population was also in good shape. The number of fish in
the 7-8 inch size group had increased significantly.
In 2001, this reservoir placed second in the state for the number of chain
pickerel trophies reported. Large chain pickerel are still present in the
reservoir and offer anglers exciting thrills. Our sampling in 2002 documented a
13-lb. bowfin, which if caught by rod and reel at the time, would have qualified
as a state record. Facilities include a boat ramp and courtesy pier. Bank
fishing is allowed in designated areas adjacent to the boat ramp. Electric
trolling motors are the only motors permitted. The hours of operation are from
one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
The lake is located east of Providence Forge on Route 603 off Route 60 near
Lanexa. For added information call the VDGIF at 757-253-4172.
Fishing
This fishery
continues to perform well for a number of species. The results of the latest
survey show the largemouth bass population to be in good shape (as indicated by
structural indices, relative weight and physical examination). The largest bass
picked up during our survey was almost 23 inches in length and weighed almost 6
lbs.
Bluegill were abundant (especially juveniles) and ranged up to 8 inches in
length. Through our sampling efforts over the years we have found that the large
impoundments of the middle and lower peninsula rarely produce bluegill much
bigger than this. The overall status of the population was fair. The redear
sunfish population has improved over the last three survey periods. The increase
in electrofishing catch rates for fish over 8 inches in length and the general
status of the population structure bodes well for future angling opportunities.
The black crappie and yellow perch populations are also developing well. Smaller
fish dominated the sample, but there was a shift toward a better proportion of
larger fish. The largest black crappie was 13 inches and the yellow perch were
up to 11 inches. The chain pickerel population has been relatively stable,
yielding trophy fish citations on a regular basis.
Anglers should not overlook the exciting fishing opportunities that exist for
bowfin and longnose gar. Although the numbers of bowfin are not as high as
nearby Chickahominy Lake, there are some large fish that inhabit the reservoir.
The 2002 electrofishing sample collected two citation-sized bowfin that weighed
12.8 and 11.7 pounds.