Fishing at Claxton Sewage Treatment Pond, Evans County, Georgia

• Overview

  Claxton Sewage Treatment Pond is an Evans County water, Georgia side. The bank is 135 feet above sea level. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ground here is low by Georgia standards. Claxton is the closest place, 1 mile off. Beyond it, Reidsville at 14 miles and Glennville at 17 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Claxton Sewage Treatment Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists speckled madtom, tessellated darter, blackbanded darter and longnose gar. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Claxton Sewage Treatment Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 49°F in January. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Claxton Sewage Treatment Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Plyler Pond, 0.6 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Claxton Sewage Treatment Pond.