Raulison Pond Fishing Guide, Gilchrist County, Florida

• Overview

  The Gilchrist County entry here is Raulison Pond, in Florida. The bank gives way to warm green lowland. Trenton is the closest town at 3.6 miles. After that come Newberry at 10 miles and Chiefland at 10 miles. Within a short drive: Spring Pond 0.6 miles, 5.2 miles out stands Winquipin Lake, Threemile Lake 5.5 miles, 6.4 miles out stands Lee Lake and Mineral Feeder Pond 6.7 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Raulison Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, warmouth and yellow bullhead. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Fish Raulison Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 54°F. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Raulison Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Spring Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Raulison Pond as something to verify.