Fishing at Bobolink Lake, Harris County, Georgia

• Overview

  Bobolink Lake sits in Harris County, out in Georgia. The ground around here is open plain. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Pine Mountain lies 3.1 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Columbus, 26 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules. A short walk from the parking spot changes the water completely.

• Where to Fish on Bobolink Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, greater jumprock and speckled madtom. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. At Bobolink Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 79°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Bobolink Lake by conditions rather than dates. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A toilet block sits 0.9 miles away. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Bluebird Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Bobolink Lake if anything is unclear.