Fishing at Barr Lake, Coffee County, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Barr Lake in Coffee County, Georgia. It lies 157 feet above sea level. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. Nearest town is Broxton, 11 miles off. After that come Lumber City at 18 miles and Douglas at 19 miles. Others within reach: Bush Lake 1.9 miles away, Joyce Lake at 2 miles, Cherokee Lake 2.4 miles away, Dobbs Lake at 3.4 miles and Sam Jones Lake 5.3 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Barr Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include flathead catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass and longear sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Anyone new to Barr Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 49°F in January. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Barr Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Bush Lake, 1.9 miles out. The position on Barr Lake is worth confirming on the day.