Haw Pond near Ashburn: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Georgia holds Haw Pond, in Crisp County. The setting is oak and grass. For supplies, Ashburn is 9.6 miles out. Beyond it, Cordele at 12 miles and Rochelle at 13 miles. Within a short run: Gibbs Lake at about 3.9 miles, Sargent Lake 5.6 miles off, Williams Lake at about 5.7 miles, Williams Lake Two 6 miles off and Williams Lake Three at about 6.6 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Haw Pond

  Mapped as wetland rather than lake, it fishes as a maze of channels and pockets. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read Haw Pond before you fish it and the day goes better. Fish tight to whatever breaks the bottom's flatness.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 81°F on average, January about 47°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Haw Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Gibbs Lake sits 3.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Haw Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.