Benny Meyers Lake near Winterville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Benny Meyers Lake is one of the Clarke County listings for Georgia. Around the bank it is oak and grass. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Clarke County list holds plenty of bigger water. Winterville sits 1.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 6.2 miles to Athens, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Benny Meyers Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redbreast sunfish and snail bullhead. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Benny Meyers Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Benny Meyers Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Pettit Lake at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Benny Meyers Lake carry more weight than any list.