Scott Pond Fishing in Suwannee County, Florida

• Overview

  The Suwannee County end of Florida holds Scott Pond. The water sits 180 feet up. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Suwannee County. The closest town, Live Oak, is 6.2 miles distant. It is 53 miles to Gainesville, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Scott Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and warmouth. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Scott Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 53°F to 82°F. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Scott Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Sand Pond is 1.4 miles off. For Scott Pond in particular, ask before you travel.