Miller-Grindley Pond Fishing in Gilmer County, Georgia

• Overview

  Miller-Grindley Pond stands in Gilmer County, Georgia. The bank is 1,329 feet above sea level. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. Head to Ellijay, 8.9 miles away, for anything you forgot. Chatsworth lies 10 miles off, Jasper another 18 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Miller-Grindley Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Gilmer County, recorded fish include bluegill, spotted bass, gizzard shad and channel catfish. The county list is broader than any single water. At Miller-Grindley Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 76°F, while January sits near 39°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Miller-Grindley Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Carters Lake is 3.4 miles off. Check the position at Miller-Grindley Pond before loading the car.