Simpson Pond Fishing in Bradley County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Simpson Pond belongs to Bradley County, Tennessee. Country round the bank runs to pine and hardwood. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Hopewell is the closest place, 7.3 miles off. Beyond it, East Cleveland at 9.8 miles and Benton at 10 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Simpson Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Bradley County, recorded fish include redeye bass, coosa darter and greenbreast darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Simpson Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 78°F in July and bottom out at 38°F in January. No part of the year shuts this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Simpson Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Cassada Pond, 8.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Simpson Pond before loading the car.