Panic Pond Fishing
A 20-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Decatur County, part of Silver Lake PFA.
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Panic Pond: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Panic Pond at 20 acres of water in Decatur County. Measured in a straight line, Brinson lies about 11 miles from the lake. It belongs to Silver Lake PFA, a WRD Public Fishing Area.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth.
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For Panic Pond, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
Species named in the guide for Silver Lake PFA: 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.
Boat ramps on Panic Pond
For Panic Pond the state maps no ramp; use one of the close launches below.
Ramps within a few miles of Panic Pond
- Silver Lake WMA House Pond Boat RampHouse Pond, under a mile southeast
- Reynoldsville ParkLake Seminole, under a mile northwest
- Silver Lake WMA Cutoff Pond Boat RampCutoff Pond, under a mile southeast
- Silver Lake WMA South Boat RampSilver Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Silver Lake WMA North Boat RampSilver Lake North, 1 mile east
- Silver Lake WMA Seminole Boat RampSilver Lake, 2 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Panic Pond
At Silver Lake PFA the PFA rules read: 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.
Nearby lakes beside Panic Pond
House Pond sits under a mile from Panic Pond; Lake Seminole is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panic Pond | 20 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 8 | |
| House Pond | under a mile southeast | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Cutoff Pond | under a mile southeast | 23 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Silver Lake | 1 mile southeast | 317 | 3 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Lake Seminole | 2 miles southwest | 37,500 | 17 | reservoir | 13 |
| Frog Pond | 2 miles southeast | 14 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Panic Pond
Georgia lakes in the same area as Panic Pond
- House Pondunder a mile southeast
- Cutoff Pondunder a mile southeast
- Silver Lake1 mile southeast
- Lake Seminole2 miles southwest
- Frog Pond2 miles southeast
Moving water near Panic Pond
- Spring Creek, Decatur County2 miles
- Chattahoochee River14 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Panic 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
- Barfield Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Donalsonville, 12 miles
- American Bandit Incbait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 13 miles
Places to stay close to Panic Pond
- Faceville9 miles
- Brinson11 miles
- Bainbridge13 miles
County pages that include Panic Pond
- Decatur Countyseat: Bainbridge
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Pictures of the fish at Panic Pond
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Panic Pond: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Panic Pond in?
Georgia county lines put it in Decatur County, about 11 miles from Brinson.
What acreage does Georgia list for Panic Pond?
20 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Panic Pond from a public ramp?
No public ramp is mapped on it; nearby launches are listed on this page.
Is Panic Pond good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth and bowfin.
What size limits apply at Panic 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
What would a Georgia license for Panic Pond run me?
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.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Panic Pond?
Closest on our list: Lake Seminole Outddors at 5 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Panic Pond?
House Pond at under a mile.
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