Murdock Pond in Geneva County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Geneva County, Alabama, this is Murdock Pond. Land around it is oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest town is Samson, 8.5 miles away. It is 86 miles to Montgomery, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Murdock Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redear sunfish and redfin pickerel. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On Murdock Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 81°F in July and bottoms out near 48°F in January. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Murdock Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Edwin Averett Lake, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Murdock Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.