Georges Pond in Alachua County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Georges Pond stands in Alachua County, Florida. The bank gives way to warm green lowland. It measures about 66 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Gainesville sits 8.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Archer (12 miles) and Williston (13 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Georges Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, black crappie, warmouth, brown bullhead and swamp darter. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Georges Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 55°F. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Georges Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Wauberg Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position on Georges Pond before loading the car.