Fishing Willow Wood Pond in Covington County, Alabama

• Overview

  Out in Covington County, Alabama, sits Willow Wood Pond. It lies 256 feet above sea level. It measures about 31 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Andalusia is the closest town at 6.6 miles. The big place round here is Montgomery, 70 miles distant. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Willow Wood Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, choctawhatchee darter and coastal darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Treat Willow Wood Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 80°F for July and 48°F for January. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on Willow Wood Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Point A Lake at 2.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Willow Wood Pond if anything is unclear.