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Bates Pond
Bates Pond is a reservoir in Pike County, Georgia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Georgia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
94°
69°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
72°
11 mph
86%
Sun
Storms
84°
71°
9 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six2.0 mi
- Jones Lake2.2 mi
- Turner Lake3.1 mi
- Powder Creek3.6 mi
- Hankins Lake3.2 mi
- Franklin Lake4.2 mi
- Hightower Lake4.3 mi
- Marymack Lakes4.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official GA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Pond?+
Yes — Georgia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bates Pond?+
Bates Pond is a reservoir in Pike County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.