Goodwins Pond near Richland: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Goodwins Pond in the Webster County part of Georgia. The bank is 495 feet above sea level. It measures about 44 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 1.1 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. The town to know is Richland, 7.6 miles out. Columbus is the closest city, 39 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Goodwins Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Goodwins Pond repays a walk before the first cast. Work the margins before you start casting for distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 47°F in January up to 80°F in July. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Goodwins Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Mulkey Lake, 3.5 miles out. Check the position on Goodwins Pond before loading the car.