Howells Fishpond Fishing Guide, Early County, Georgia

• Overview

  Howells Fishpond lies within the bounds of Early County, Georgia. Country round the bank runs to open low country. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Early County. Ashford lies 9.6 miles from the water. Tallahassee sits 72 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Howells Fishpond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, snail bullhead and speckled madtom. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. The shape of Howells Fishpond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 49°F to 81°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Howells Fishpond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Calhoun Pond at 2.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Howells Fishpond for certain.