Ocheesee Pond
Jackson County
This 2,225-acre lake is located south of U.S. Hwy. 90 at Grand Ridge and Sneads. Ocheesee has dark tannic water with approximately 90% of its surface area covered by cypress trees. There is access to the lake by taking SR 69 south of Grand Ridge (1.0 mile); turn left on CR 69A (5.9 miles) and travel left on Shady Grove Rd. to the ramp.
For local information contact Fisheries Biologists from the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, Northwest Regional Office (850-265-3676).
Fishing for redbreast sunfish and bluegill should be good during the latter part of this quarter. Your best bet is with a cane pole using live wigglers or crickets. Try fishing around fallen trees or brush piles for the best results. Some nice striped bass in the 5-15 lb range have been recently caught below the dam. Try flukes, live shad, or topwater plugs in the current or at the edge of the current breaks for your best chance at a big striper. Remember the daily bag limit is 3 per person, one of which can be greater than 24 inches. Be aware of back-current due to the operation of flood gates. Catfishing should also be great this quarter. Stink bait on the bottom works best.
Popular Species
Fish graphics by Duane Raver, Jr.
More species information is available for:
Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Black crappie, Chain pickerel
TrophyCatch Tracker
TrophyCatch is FWC's citizen-science program that rewards anglers for documenting and releasing trophy bass 8 pounds or larger. The following TrophyCatch bass have been submitted from Ocheesee Pond:
Lunker Club (8 – 9.9 pounds): 3