Kelley Pond Fishing in Covington County, Alabama

• Overview

  Kelley Pond lies in Covington County, in Alabama. It lies 279 feet above sea level. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Andalusia sits 6.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Montgomery is the closest city, 80 miles away. Neighbouring water: Brantwood Pond 1.1 miles away, Fuqua Pond roughly 2.6 miles, Barrow Pond 2.7 miles away, Blackmon Pond roughly 5.3 miles and Martin Pond 5.5 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kelley Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, coastal darter, brown darter, bluegill and redfin pickerel. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Fish Kelley Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 48°F and July at about 80°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Kelley Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Brantwood Pond sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For Kelley Pond in particular, ask before you travel.