Smiths Pond Fishing Guide, Troup County, Georgia

• Overview

  The Troup County entry here is Smiths Pond, in Georgia. The surface lies 768 feet up. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Troup County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, LaGrange, is 7.9 miles away. After that come West Point at 8.9 miles and Lanett at 9.6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Smiths Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill and gizzard shad. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Smiths Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 79°F; the cold one sits at 44°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Smiths Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A made slipway is 0.9 miles from here, which settles the boat question. Fishing from a pier is possible 0.9 miles away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Grace Lake is 1 mile off. For Smiths Pond in particular, ask before you travel.