Clark Pond Fishing in Houston County, Alabama

• Overview

  Clark Pond is a Houston County water, Alabama side. The surface lies 285 feet up. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Taylor sits 1.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Malvern is 3.9 miles away, with Rehobeth at 4.3 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Clark Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, bluegill and brown darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Clark Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 49°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Clark Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Lakewood Lake, 3 miles out. Check the position at Clark Pond before loading the car.