Meredith Pond, Florida: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Jackson County, Florida, is where Meredith Pond sits. The country here is open low country. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Jackson County list. Malone is the closest place, 2.7 miles off. Cottonwood lies 8.5 miles off, Marianna another 13 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Meredith Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public wildlife records from this area list brown darter, blackbanded darter, bluegill and redfin pickerel. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Meredith Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 49°F to 81°F. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Meredith Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Bazemores Mill Lake at 4.8 miles is the sensible second choice. For Meredith Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.