Fishing at Bridges Lake, Early County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Early County, Georgia, this is Bridges Lake. Height above sea level is 230 feet. Surface area is around 28 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. Start from Blakely, 4.3 miles down the road. Arlington lies 14 miles off, Colquitt another 15 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Bridges Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include brown darter, bluegill, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Bridges Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 49°F in January and 81°F in July. Heat, not cold, shapes the year here. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Bridges Lake by conditions rather than dates. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lake Clara, 2.9 miles away. Confirm before you fish Bridges Lake.