Davis Pond Fishing near Lumpkin, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Davis Pond in Stewart County, Georgia. The bank gives way to oak and grass. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. Our Stewart County list holds plenty of bigger water. Supplies mean a trip to Lumpkin, 0.6 miles off. Then Richland, 7.5 miles, and Cusseta, 17 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Davis Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists speckled madtom, bluegill, snail bullhead and yellow bullhead. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Fish Davis Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 80°F, the coldest about 46°F. No part of the year shuts this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Davis Pond more years than not. A settled week fishes better than a changeable one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Elders Pond is 0.5 miles off. Signs at Davis Pond carry more weight than any list.