Blue Pond in Bradford County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Bradford County in Florida is where Blue Pond sits. The land about it is scrub and brush. It measures about 194 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Bradford County. Supplies mean a trip to Keystone Heights, 6.2 miles off. Further out sit Starke (7 miles) and Waldo (10 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Blue Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, warmouth and largemouth bass. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. At Blue Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 54°F to 81°F. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Blue Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Launch at Boat Ramp, half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Perch Pond is 0.6 miles off. The position on Blue Pond is worth confirming on the day.