Fishing at Copper Hill West Lake, Upson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Copper Hill West Lake is one of the Upson County waters in Georgia. It lies 682 feet above sea level. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Thomaston, is 2.1 miles away. Hannahs Mill is 5.3 miles away, with Manchester at 17 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Copper Hill West Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, largemouth bass and dixie chub. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Copper Hill West Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 80°F; by January the average is down near 44°F. No part of the year shuts this water. 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 Copper Hill West Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Copper Hill East Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Copper Hill West Lake before loading the car.