Fishing around Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge

[Kyle B]

I was wondering if anyone has had some experience wetting a line around Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge near Lorton? I'm taking a trip down there on Friday and thought I would bring along the fly rod. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[Steve F]

Haven't fished Mason Neck but have made a few very productive trips to Pohick Bay, right around the corner.  Shore, kayak, or otherwise?  

[TurbineBlade]

I've fished the S.P. area up in the creek there (with a spinning rod) by the canoe place and caught a few bass, but nothing large..and actually, I don't recall any other species.  We just had a few little rooster tail spinners the last time, which is about 2-3 years ago now.  We float around there mostly for the birds, and also the wild rice if you hit it at the right time.  I wouldn't call it a fishy spot, but there are usually bass boats around there so maybe I just don't know the right places.  

You can see some great birds around there though -- so the trip is worth it.  

Gene

[Art Friedlander]

Have a trip to Victoria on Vancouver Island, BC in late August and would appreciate any advice.  I gather it's not prime time but looking to fish for a day or so.

Thanks,

Art