Callaway Lake Fishing in Morgan County, Georgia

• Overview

  Callaway Lake falls in Morgan County, part of Georgia. The bank is 699 feet above sea level. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Watkinsville, 9.8 miles away. Madison follows at 11 miles, then Monroe at 12 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Callaway Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include snail bullhead, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redeye bass and robust redhorse. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Callaway Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 43°F in January and 79°F in July. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Callaway Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. 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. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Tap Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Callaway Lake is worth confirming on the day.