Fishing Pollards Lake in Columbia County, Georgia

• Overview

  Pollards Lake lies in Columbia County, Georgia. It lies 302 feet above sea level. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. 9.7 miles away sits Evans, the nearest town. It is 68 miles to Athens, the nearest city. Also within reach: Pollards Corner Lake within 0.9 miles, Smith Lake lies 2.1 miles on, Casaga Lake within 2.2 miles, Eubank Lake lies 4.4 miles on and Hickory Lake within 4.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Pollards Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public wildlife records from this area list American eel. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Pollards Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 43°F in January up to 80°F in July. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pollards Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Pollards Corner Lake is 0.9 miles off. Check the position at Pollards Lake before loading the car.