Thompsons Pond in Burke County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Thompsons Pond sits within Burke County in Georgia. It lies 269 feet above sea level. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Burke County are larger. Waynesboro at 3.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Savannah, 88 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Thompsons Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Nearby survey and observation records mention green sunfish, redfin pickerel, coastal shiner, dusky shiner and golden shiner. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Thompsons Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 81°F, while January sits near 46°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Thompsons Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Johnson Lake is 2.5 miles distant. Check the position on Thompsons Pond before loading the car.