Burdette-Harris Lake Number One in Wilkes County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Wilkes County, Georgia, is where Burdette-Harris Lake Number One sits. It sits in open plain. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Wilkes County are larger. Nearest town is Washington, 2.8 miles off. After that come Lincolnton at 18 miles and Union Point at 18 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Burdette-Harris Lake Number One

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and tessellated darter. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. The near bank of Burdette-Harris Lake Number One is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 43°F and July at about 80°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Burdette-Harris Lake Number One.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. City of Washington Reservoir, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Burdette-Harris Lake Number One.