Fishing Walter F George Reservoir in Clay County, Georgia

• Overview

  Walter F George Reservoir lies in Clay County, in Georgia. Land around it is oak and grass. Around 54.6 sq miles of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. Among the waters listed for Clay County, none is wider. The closest town, Fort Gaines, is 3.9 miles distant. Further out sit Abbeville (11 miles) and Eufaula (17 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Walter F George Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, black crappie, gizzard shad and channel catfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Read Walter F George Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 80°F, the coldest about 47°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Walter F George Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A pier 0.9 miles from here gives a platform over deeper water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Merritts Pond, 8.8 miles away. Ask locally about Walter F George Reservoir if anything is unclear.