Fishing at Barrow Pond, Covington County, Alabama

• Overview

  Set in Covington County, Alabama, this is Barrow Pond. The surroundings are dry hill. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. Most waters listed here for Covington County are larger. 4.5 miles away sits Andalusia, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Montgomery, 77 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Barrow Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include American eel, bluegill, longear sunfish and redfin pickerel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Barrow Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 48°F in January up to 80°F in July. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Barrow Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Fuqua Pond is 1.1 miles distant. Check the position on Barrow Pond before loading the car.