The james river at the city of Richmond is always hot. But lots of boats usually. Go during the week if possible. Anncaroww landing just south of the city off 95. Not sure about that spelling. All major rivers in va get a shad run. Also chickahominy river at rockahock is good as well. Check the state reg. though. Cant keep river herring or amer. shad. But you can fish for all of them, just release those fish, keep any other kinda shad. Hope this helps.