Gilly’s Ponds are a pair of small ponds, 1.3 and 0.7 acres in size, located in Gilly’s Park in Rocky Mount, Virginia. They are owned and operated by the Town of Rocky Mount and provide freshwater fishing within the town limits of Rocky Mount. The ponds are stocked with catfish (yearly), and have reproducing populations of largemouth bass, bluegill and redear sunfish. There is also a short walking trail around the pond, picnic tables, a small dock and a restroom.
Maps & Directions
Gilly’s Park is located at 780 Trail Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 or at 37.015713° N, -79.879438° W.
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
present
Trout
seasonal
Panfish
present
Anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie, yellow perch, and channel catfish in these small Town ponds. Lily pads encircle the pond and in some places can make casting and retrieving difficult. There is a floating pier to fish from on the larger pond that allows anglers the opportunity to cast into deeper parks of the pond away from the floating vegetation. In certain times of the year the lily pad density can cover most of the smaller pond making angling difficult.
Biologist Reports
Regulations
Largemouth Bass
- Catch and release only
Channel Catfish
- 3 fish per day
- 15 inch minimum
Other Species
- Statewide regulations
Facilities, Amenities, and Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Facilities
- Fee ✘
- Parking ✔
- Handicap-Accessible ✔
- Food Concession ✘
- Picnic Tables ✘
- Grills ✘
- Restrooms ✘
Amenities
- Hiking Trails ✘
- Bike Trails ✘
- Viewing Blinds ✘
- Observation Platforms ✘
- Fishing Pier/Platform ✔
- Boat Ramps ✘
- Motorboat Access ✘
- Horsepower Limit ✘
- Electric Motor Only ✘
- Paddle Access ✘
- Camping ✘
- Primitive Camping Only ✘