Hadden Pond Fishing in Jefferson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Hadden Pond sits in Jefferson County, out in Georgia. The surface lies 351 feet up. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. The town to know is Wrens, 9.7 miles out. The big place round here is Athens, 73 miles distant. Nearby alternatives: 4.7 miles away is Caroline Lake, Roberts Lake within 5.6 miles, 6.7 miles away is Blankenship Pond, Clarks Mill Pond within 7.3 miles and 8.1 miles away is Adams Fish Pond. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Hadden Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include chain pickerel, christmas darter, dollar sunfish and redbreast sunfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Hadden Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 45°F to 81°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Hadden Pond more years than not. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Caroline Lake at 4.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Hadden Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.