Tidal Bass Fishing on the Chickahominy River – Low Tide Challenge!

I’m on the Chickahominy River fishing a falling tide and trying to track down some bigger-than-average bass in this tidal system. I started near the launch with low light and a bit of current, working different parts of the river — grass lines, duck blinds, and channel swings — to locate feeding fish.

With a mix of topwater, reaction baits, and flipping setups on deck, it was all about adjusting to the tide and conditions. Some bites were aggressive, others were missed, and a few surprises showed up along the way.

🎣 Key Topics Covered:

How I approach tidal river bass fishing

Adjusting tactics as the tide shifts

Where fish position during low vs. incoming tide

How water temp, cloud cover, and current influence my decisions

📍 Location: Chickahominy River, Virginia
🌡️ Water Temp: 80–82°F
🕑 Fished: ~7:30AM to 2PM

🛥️ Boat Setup
BassCat Puma FTD w/ Mercury ProXS 250HP
Ultrex Quest | Humminbird Solix | Garmin Livescope | Power Poles
🎥 Boat Walkthrough ➤ https://youtu.be/0kxU2FSHkMU

🚙 Tow Vehicle: 2024 Toyota Tundra iForce Max
Tundra Review ➤ https://youtu.be/wFnC08aU8CI

💬 Let me know your go-to strategy for tidal rivers down in the comments. Appreciate y’all watching!

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