Fishing at Burton Lake, Brooks County, Georgia

• Overview

  Burton Lake is one of the Brooks County waters in Georgia. The bank gives way to scrub and brush. It measures about 34 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest town is Hahira, 11 miles away. Tallahassee is the closest city, 59 miles away. Nearby alternatives: 2.6 miles away is Alderman Pond, Johnson Pond roughly 5 miles, 5.2 miles away is Brice Pond, Hancock Pond roughly 6.2 miles and 6.8 miles away is Lawson Pond. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Burton Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. At Burton Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes. The same spot fishes differently at either end of the day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 50°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Burton Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Alderman Pond is 2.6 miles off. Nothing on Burton Lake should be assumed from this page alone.