Bidd Sands Pond Fishing
A 79-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Evans County, part of Evans County PFA.
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Quick look at Bidd Sands Pond
The surface of Bidd Sands Pond measures 79 acres, found in Evans County. It also answers to Bidd Sands and Sands Pond. Daisy is the nearest town on the map, near 3 miles out. Evans County PFA includes this lake.
The state lists largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here. Shore access includes 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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Species shown for Bidd Sands Pond come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
Guide listing for Evans County PFA: Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Launch sites at Bidd Sands Pond
- Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Bid Sands Lake (South)1 lane, dock, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on Bidd Sands Pond
- Evans County PFA, Bid Sands Lake (South)fishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More launches a short tow from Bidd Sands Pond
- Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake WoodyLake Woody, under a mile southwest
- Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake LongleafLake Longleaf, under a mile southwest
- Canoochee (US280) Boat RampCanoochee River, 1 mile northeast
- Fort Stewart, Daisy Pond Boat RampDaisy Pond, 2 miles southeast
- Fort Stewart, Glisson's Mill Pond Boat RampGlisson's Mill Pond, 4 miles southwest
- Fort Stewart, Big Metz Lake Boat RampBig Metz Lake, 8 miles south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Bidd Sands Pond
Public Fishing Area rules apply at Evans County PFA: Largemouth bass between 12 and 16 inches must be released immediately. Bass up to 12 inches and over 16 inches can be kept. Limit five (5) per person, with only one (1) over 16 inches.
| Species | Daily limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches unless otherwise posted | Open all year (PFA hours 24 hours a day unless posted) |
| Bream or sunfish (any one species or a combination) | 15 | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 5 | Open all year |
| Grass carp | Must be released immediately | Open all year |
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Bidd Sands Pond measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Longleaf lies closest at under a mile, and Glissons Millpond covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidd Sands Pond | 79 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake Longleaf | under a mile southwest | 25 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Evans KFE Pond | under a mile southwest | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Daisy Pond | 2 miles southeast | 14 | 1 | pond | 4 |
| Glissons Millpond | 4 miles southwest | 67 | 1 | pond | 6 |
| Big Metz Lake | 8 miles south | 53 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Bidd Sands Pond
Backup lakes near Bidd Sands Pond
- Lake Longleafunder a mile southwest
- Evans KFE Pondunder a mile southwest
- Daisy Pond2 miles southeast
- Glissons Millpond4 miles southwest
- Big Metz Lake8 miles south
Rivers close to Bidd Sands Pond
- Canoochee River14 miles
- Ogeechee River22 miles
Shops on the way to Bidd Sands Pond
- Carl's Fish Tailsbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 4 miles
- Clark's Sport Shop – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 8 miles
- Maire's Taxidermybait and tackle shop, Glennville, 15 miles
- Armstrong Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Glennville, 16 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 581 Northside Drive East STE 106sporting goods store, Statesboro, 21 miles
- HAHreelrewinder.combait and tackle shop, Statesboro, 22 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Bidd Sands Pond
- Daisy3 miles
- Claxton7 miles
- Hagan8 miles
The counties along Bidd Sands Pond
- Evans Countyseat: Claxton
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Photos of fishing water by Bidd Sands Pond
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Straight answers on Bidd Sands Pond
Which counties touch Bidd Sands Pond?
The lake sits within Evans County, about 3 miles from Daisy.
Does Bidd Sands Pond rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 79 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Bidd Sands Pond?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Bid Sands Lake (South).
Which species does WRD list for Bidd Sands Pond?
The state ties largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and brown bullhead to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Bidd Sands Pond?
Largemouth bass between 12 and 16 inches must be released immediately. Bass up to 12 inches and over 16 inches can be kept. Limit five (5) per person, with only one (1) over 16 inches.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Bidd Sands Pond?
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
Which shop on the list is closest to Bidd Sands Pond?
Try Carl's Fish Tails, roughly 4 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Bidd Sands Pond?
Lake Longleaf, under a mile away.
Make Bidd Sands Pond your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.