Boyle Lake Number One in Newton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Georgia holds Boyle Lake Number One, in Newton County. The bank is 712 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Newton County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Monticello, 11 miles down the road. Covington lies 12 miles off, Porterdale another 12 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Boyle Lake Number One

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, black crappie and redear sunfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Boyle Lake Number One for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 79°F; by January the average is down near 43°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Boyle Lake Number One rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. Archery area parking offers parking about half a mile from the water. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. There are toilets half a mile off. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Boyle Lake Number Two at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice.