Starr Pond, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Starr Pond lies in Fulton County, in Georgia. The surface lies 794 feet up. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Chattahoochee Hills, is 4.7 miles away. It is 11 miles to South Fulton, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Starr Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and yellow bullhead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The near bank of Starr Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 42°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. That shapes the year on Starr Pond. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Sanders Lake, 1.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Starr Pond carry more weight than any list.