Ward Pond North Fishing near Ashburn, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Turner County, Georgia, you have Ward Pond North. It stands 410 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ashburn lies 2.8 miles from the water. The big place round here is Columbus, 91 miles distant. Not far off: Ward Lake West 2.2 miles, 3.2 miles away is H E Jones Lake, Youngblood Lake 3.5 miles, 4.1 miles away is Story Lake and Betts Pond 5 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Ward Pond North

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redfin pickerel, bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Read Ward Pond North for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 81°F and January near 48°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Ward Pond North around it. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Ward Lake West is 2.2 miles off. Treat Ward Pond North as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.