Fishing Smith-Jordan Pond in Washington County, Georgia

• Overview

  Smith-Jordan Pond is a Washington County water, Georgia side. The setting is oak and grass. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Tennille, 5.2 miles out. Sandersville follows at 6.2 miles, then Davisboro at 7.3 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Smith-Jordan Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. On Smith-Jordan Pond a short move beats a long cast. A slow retrieve near cover beats a fast one over open water.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Smith-Jordan Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Ethridge Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Smith-Jordan Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.