Andrews Lake Fishing near Thomasville, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Thomas County, Georgia, you have Andrews Lake. It lies 285 feet above sea level. With some 25 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Thomasville at 2.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. Tallahassee is the closest city, 35 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout. A short walk from the parking spot changes the water completely.

• Where to Fish on Andrews Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include redfin pickerel, bluegill, largemouth bass, longear sunfish and redbreast sunfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Andrews Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 50°F. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Andrews Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Brileys Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Check the position on Andrews Lake before loading the car.