Fishing Alligator Pond in Covington County, Alabama

• Overview

  Alligator Pond belongs to Covington County, Alabama. It sits 39 miles in from the sea. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Florala sits 14 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Andalusia at 16 miles and Opp at 22 miles. Also within reach: Open Pond at about 0.5 miles, Buck Pond at 0.6 miles, Ditch Pond at about 0.7 miles, Brantwood Pond at 10 miles and Kelley Pond at about 11 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Alligator Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, warmouth and redfin pickerel. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The near bank of Alligator Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 80°F and January near 48°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Alligator Pond. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. There are toilets half a mile off. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Open Pond, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Alligator Pond.