Grimes Pond Fishing near Hardwick, Georgia

• Overview

  This water sits in Baldwin County, Georgia. It stands 407 feet above sea level. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Hardwick, 5.6 miles off. For a city, Athens is 65 miles off. Nearby alternatives: Peavy Lake at 0.9 miles, Patrick Lake within 1.1 miles, O'Quinn Pond at 1.7 miles, Spring Lake within 3.4 miles and Reedy Creek Lake at 3.6 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Grimes Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include green sunfish and warmouth. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Grimes Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Grimes Pond the same rules apply, with local timing. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Peavy Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. For Grimes Pond in particular, ask before you travel.