Round Pond, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Round Pond belongs to Walker County, Georgia. The surface lies 988 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Walker County are larger. LaFayette lies 4 miles from the water. After that come Chickamauga at 10 miles and Trion at 14 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Round Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Walker County include redbreast sunfish, green sunfish and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Round Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 38°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Round Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Barwick Reservoir is 1.4 miles distant. Check the position on Round Pond before loading the car.