Shirley Pond, Tennessee: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Shirley Pond lies in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bank gives way to oak and grass. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Hamilton County. Lakesite lies 3.1 miles from the water. It is 12 miles to East Chattanooga, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Shirley Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Hamilton County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish and green sunfish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Shirley Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 38°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Shirley Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Morning Glory Lake sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For Shirley Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.