Fishing at Tillis Pond, Henry County, Alabama

• Overview

  Tillis Pond lies in Henry County, in Alabama. It sits at 344 feet above sea level. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Abbeville, 3.3 miles off. Columbus is the closest city, 63 miles away. Others close at hand: Merritts Pond lies 1.7 miles on, Starlings Pond 2.3 miles away, Mathison Lake lies 4.6 miles on, Griggs Pond 5.2 miles away and Walter F George Reservoir lies 9.3 miles on. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Tillis Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish, speckled madtom, largemouth bass and redfin pickerel. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Read Tillis Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 80°F and January near 47°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect Tillis Pond to follow that timing. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Merritts Pond sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Tillis Pond may have changed since it was mapped.