Boswell Lake Fishing Guide, Greene County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Greene County, Boswell Lake is a Georgia water. The setting is oak and grass. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Greensboro, 1.9 miles off. For a city, Athens is 30 miles off. If this one is busy: 2.2 miles out stands Lick Skillet Lake, Phelps Lake 2.5 miles off, 2.7 miles out stands Parker Lake, Lassiter Lake 2.9 miles off and 3 miles out stands Webb Lake. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Boswell Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include christmas darter, redbreast sunfish, flat bullhead and rosyface chub. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Boswell Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 80°F, while January sits near 43°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Boswell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lick Skillet Lake, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where Boswell Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.