Peter Pond in Decatur County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Peter Pond lies within the bounds of Decatur County, Georgia. It sits at 115 feet above sea level. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Decatur County are larger. You are 9.8 miles from Chattahoochee. For a city, Tallahassee is 34 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Peter Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill and black crappie. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Anyone new to Peter Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 50°F to 81°F. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Peter Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Silver Lake, 3.7 miles away. For Peter Pond in particular, ask before you travel.