Fishing Pless Pond in White County, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, Pless Pond belongs to White County. It lies 1,430 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Start from Cleveland, 3.9 miles down the road. Further out sit Demorest (8.8 miles) and Clarkesville (9.8 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pless Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name blackbanded darter, rainbow trout, chattahoochee bass, halloween darter and redbreast sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Pless Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 75°F and January near 39°F on the long-run figures. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at Pless Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Pilgrim Pond, 1.1 miles out. Nothing on Pless Pond should be assumed from this page alone.