Fishing at Timmons Pond, Burke County, Georgia

• Overview

  Timmons Pond is set in Burke County, Georgia. Elevation runs to 253 feet. It runs to roughly 32 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Start from Hephzibah, 10 miles down the road. The big place round here is Athens, 86 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Timmons Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. At Timmons Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 45°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Timmons Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Keys Pond, 2.4 miles away. The position on Timmons Pond is worth confirming on the day.