Cotton Patch Pond Fishing
A 21-acre Georgia pond in Tattnall County.
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Cotton Patch Pond: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Cotton Patch Pond at 21 acres of water in Tattnall County. Measured in a straight line, Reidsville lies about 8 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, yellow bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp.
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For Cotton Patch Pond, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on Cotton Patch Pond
- Cotton Patch Pond Boat Ramp1 lane, Georgia Department of Corrections
Ramps within a few miles of Cotton Patch Pond
- Upstream Twin Pond Boat RampUpstream Twin Pond, 1 mile east
- Downstream Twin Pond Boat RampDownstream Twin Pond, 1 mile east
- Warden's Cabin Pond Boat RampWarden's Cabin Pond, 1 mile north
- Chicken Yard Pond Boat RampChicken Yard Pond, 2 miles northeast
- Big Club House Pond Boat RampBig Club House Pond, 2 miles southeast
- Rogers State Prison Boat RampRogers State Prison, 2 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Cotton Patch Pond
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (all species combined) | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
| Largemouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs) | Open all year |
| Spotted bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier) | Open all year |
| Shoal bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total (only 5 may be shoal and other listed bass); minimum length 15 inches statewide (Flint River below Warwick Dam slot) | Open all year |
| Smallmouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Striped, white and hybrid bass | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| Crappie | 30 | Open all year |
| Bream (sunfish) | 50 in total | Open all year |
| Catfish | No limit | Open all year |
| Walleye | 8 | Open all year |
| Pickerel | 15 | Open all year |
| American and hickory shad | 8 | Open all year |
Statewide freshwater limits cover Cotton Patch Pond, which has no listed exception.
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Nearby lakes beside Cotton Patch Pond
Upstream Twin Pond sits under a mile from Cotton Patch Pond; Wardins Cabin Pond is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Patch Pond | 21 | 1 | pond | 7 | |
| Upstream Twin Pond | under a mile east | 21 | 1 | pond | 6 |
| Downstream Twin Pond | 1 mile east | 18 | 1 | pond | 6 |
| Wardins Cabin Pond | 1 mile north | 33 | 1 | pond | 6 |
| Chicken Yard Pond | 2 miles northeast | 12 | 1 | pond | 6 |
| Big Club House Pond | 2 miles southeast | 24 | 1 | pond | 7 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Cotton Patch Pond
Georgia lakes in the same area as Cotton Patch Pond
- Upstream Twin Pondunder a mile east
- Downstream Twin Pond1 mile east
- Wardins Cabin Pond1 mile north
- Chicken Yard Pond2 miles northeast
- Big Club House Pond2 miles southeast
Moving water near Cotton Patch Pond
- Oconee River24 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Cotton Patch Pond
- Dean's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reidsville, 8 miles
- Dennis Sport Shopbait and tackle shop, Lyons, 9 miles
- Armstrong Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Glennville, 16 miles
- Maire's Taxidermybait and tackle shop, Glennville, 19 miles
- Jiffy Jigsbait and tackle shop, Vidalia, 20 miles
- Clark's Sport Shop – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 20 miles
Places to stay close to Cotton Patch Pond
- Reidsville8 miles
- Ohoopee13 miles
- Mendes13 miles
County pages that include Cotton Patch Pond
- Tattnall Countyseat: Reidsville
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Pictures of the fish at Cotton Patch Pond
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Cotton Patch Pond: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Cotton Patch Pond in?
Georgia county lines put it in Tattnall County, about 8 miles from Reidsville.
What acreage does Georgia list for Cotton Patch Pond?
21 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Cotton Patch Pond from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Cotton Patch Pond Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Cotton Patch Pond good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, yellow bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth.
What size limits apply at Cotton Patch Pond?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Cotton Patch Pond run me?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Cotton Patch Pond?
Closest on our list: Dean's Bait & Tackle at 8 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Cotton Patch Pond?
Upstream Twin Pond at under a mile.
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