Fishing Avery Lake in Troup County, Georgia

• Overview

  Avery Lake stands in Troup County, Georgia. It lies 745 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Pine Mountain, 8.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Columbus, 27 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Avery Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public wildlife records from this area list speckled madtom, blackbanded darter, bluegill and green sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Treat Avery Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 79°F and January about 44°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That shapes the year on Avery Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Eagle Club Lake sits 2.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Avery Lake carry more weight than any list.