Copper Hill East Lake Fishing near Thomaston, Georgia

• Overview

  Copper Hill East Lake is set in Upson County, Georgia. Height above sea level is 610 feet. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Thomaston is the closest place, 2.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Columbus, 47 miles away. Close by you also have: Copper Hill West Lake 0.2 miles off, Mathis Lake within 1.2 miles, Arrowhead Lake 2.1 miles off, Sunnyside Lake within 4.1 miles and Hightower Lake 4.6 miles off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Copper Hill East Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, largemouth bass and dixie chub. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Fish Copper Hill East Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 80°F and January near 44°F on the long-run figures. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Copper Hill East Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Copper Hill West Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Copper Hill East Lake locally before you travel.