Abernathy Lake Fishing in Monroe County, Georgia

• Overview

  The Monroe County entry here is Abernathy Lake, in Georgia. This is pine and hardwood country. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Start from Forsyth, 3.7 miles down the road. It is 60 miles to Atlanta, the nearest city. Nearest other option: Evans Lake 2.5 miles away, Millwood Lake within 3 miles, Persons Lake 4.7 miles away, Childs Lake within 5.2 miles and Hicks Lake 5.7 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Abernathy Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter and snail bullhead. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Work Abernathy Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 80°F and January near 44°F on the long-run figures. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Abernathy Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Evans Lake is 2.5 miles distant. Check the position on Abernathy Lake before loading the car.