Bickerstaff Lake South in Harris County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Harris County, Georgia, sits Bickerstaff Lake South. The ground round it is dry hill. At 16 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Hamilton sits 6.3 miles out. Columbus sits 16 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Bickerstaff Lake South

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish and greater jumprock. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Bickerstaff Lake South the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 44°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Bickerstaff Lake South the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Bickerstaff Lake, 0.7 miles out. The position on Bickerstaff Lake South is worth confirming on the day.