Bloodworth Lake Fishing near Rochelle, Georgia

• Overview

  Out in Wilcox County, Georgia, sits Bloodworth Lake. The setting is pine and hardwood. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest town is Rochelle, 11 miles away. Columbus sits 88 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Bloodworth Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists redfin pickerel, blackbanded darter, chain pickerel, dollar sunfish and redbreast sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Work Bloodworth Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 47°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Bloodworth Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Peavy Lake at 6.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Bloodworth Lake locally before you travel.