Adams Pond Fishing Guide, Covington County, Alabama

• Overview

  The Covington County end of Alabama holds Adams Pond. Open plain runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Some 4.8 miles away sits Opp, the nearest settlement. Then Andalusia, 12 miles, and Florala, 15 miles. Others worth noting: Wise Pond 6.2 miles away, W F Jackson Lake 6.8 miles, Mallory Lake 7 miles away, Weeks Fishpond 9.7 miles and Norris Pond 10 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Adams Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, black madtom, Florida sand darter, blacktail shiner and longnose shiner. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Adams Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 80°F and January near 48°F on the long-run figures. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Adams Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Wise Pond sits 6.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Adams Pond before loading the car.