House Pond Fishing
A 10-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Decatur County, part of Silver Lake PFA.
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First things to know about House Pond
House Pond is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 10 acres located in Decatur County. For fuel and food, Brinson sits about 11 miles off. It sits inside Silver Lake PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth. There are 1 public boat ramp on it.
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Every fish here is named for House Pond by a WRD source.
At Silver Lake PFA the guide prints this species line: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait except in Panic Pond.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Ramps that put trailers into House Pond
- Silver Lake WMA House Pond Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More public ramps around House Pond
- Silver Lake WMA Cutoff Pond Boat RampCutoff Pond, under a mile southwest
- Silver Lake WMA South Boat RampSilver Lake, under a mile southeast
- Silver Lake WMA North Boat RampSilver Lake North, under a mile east
- Silver Lake WMA Seminole Boat RampSilver Lake, 1 mile south
- Reynoldsville ParkLake Seminole, 1 mile northwest
- Silver Lake WMA Frog Pond Boat RampFrog Pond, 1 mile southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for House Pond
Silver Lake PFA follows this rule from the guide: The harvest for largemouth bass in Panic Pond is one fish greater than 24 inches per day. Panic Pond is open to fishing Saturday–Monday and is closed to all fishing during July and August. The harvest of hybrid striped bass in House Pond is one fish not less than 18 inches in total length and for Bluegill, redear sunfish, and warmouth is five (5) singly or in combination and no
| 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.
Lakes near House Pond side by side
Of the lakes around House Pond, Cutoff Pond is nearest (under a mile) and Lake Seminole is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Pond | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 8 | |
| Cutoff Pond | under a mile south | 23 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Silver Lake | under a mile southeast | 317 | 3 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Panic Pond | under a mile northwest | 20 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Frog Pond | 1 mile southeast | 14 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Lake Seminole | 2 miles southwest | 37,500 | 17 | reservoir | 13 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of House Pond
Neighboring lakes to House Pond
- Cutoff Pondunder a mile south
- Silver Lakeunder a mile southeast
- Panic Pondunder a mile northwest
- Frog Pond1 mile southeast
- Lake Seminole2 miles southwest
Creeks and rivers around House Pond
- Spring Creek, Decatur County2 miles
- Chattahoochee River15 miles
Bait and tackle stops near House Pond
- Lake Seminole Outddorsbait and tackle shop, Donalsonville, 5 miles
- Big Boys Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 9 miles
- Westside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 12 miles
- Sammy'sbait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 12 miles
- American Bandit Incbait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 12 miles
- Barfield Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Donalsonville, 13 miles
Georgia towns handy to House Pond
- Faceville9 miles
- Brinson11 miles
- Bainbridge13 miles
Which counties share House Pond
- Decatur Countyseat: Bainbridge
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Scenes from the water around House Pond
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House Pond in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for House Pond?
Head for Decatur County, about 11 miles from Brinson.
What size is House Pond on the state map?
Georgia data give 10 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on House Pond?
Try Silver Lake WMA House Pond Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to House Pond?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth and bowfin.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on House Pond?
The harvest for largemouth bass in Panic Pond is one fish greater than 24 inches per day. Panic Pond is open to fishing Saturday–Monday and is closed to all fishing during July and August. The harvest of hybrid striped bass in House Pond is one fish not less than 18 inches in tot
Is a trout license needed at House 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.
Is there a bait store close to House Pond?
Lake Seminole Outddors is the nearest at 5 miles.
Is there another lake near House Pond?
Cutoff Pond sits under a mile from it.
Circle a Saturday for House Pond
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.