Long Pond Fishing in Baker County, Georgia

• Overview

  Long Pond sits within Baker County in Georgia. Height above sea level is 190 feet. The water covers some 68 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is a smooth basin, with the interest below the waterline rather than along it. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. Putney sits 14 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Tallahassee sits 67 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name redbreast sunfish, redfin pickerel, blackbanded darter and bluegill. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Long Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 49°F in January. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Long Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Halls Pond, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Long Pond are worth checking on the day.