Railroad Pond near Union Point: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Georgia, Railroad Pond belongs to Greene County. Country round the bank runs to oak and grass. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Greene County list. Union Point is the closest town at 0.6 miles. It is 30 miles to Athens, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Railroad Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish Railroad Pond to its features, not to its size. Watch where fish top and note the time of day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 43°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Railroad Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Stewarts Lake, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Railroad Pond in particular, ask before you travel.