Bridge Creek Structure Number 83 Lake Fishing in Colquitt County, Georgia

• Overview

  Bridge Creek Structure Number 83 Lake is a Colquitt County water, in Georgia. Warm green lowland runs right down to the water. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Moultrie, is 8.5 miles distant. The big place round here is Tallahassee, 59 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Bridge Creek Structure Number 83 Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover brown darter, dollar sunfish and gulf darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 49°F in January up to 81°F in July. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Moss Lake, 1.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on this water before loading the car.