Charlie Pond Fishing near Sylvania, Georgia

• Overview

  The Screven County end of Georgia holds Charlie Pond. This is pine and hardwood country. It covers about 16 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Ground here is low by Georgia standards. Head to Sylvania, 11 miles away, for anything you forgot. Savannah is the closest city, 66 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Charlie Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists redfin pickerel, savannah darter, tessellated darter and golden shiner. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Charlie Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 47°F for January. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Charlie Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Railroad Pond at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Charlie Pond.