Daniel Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Daniel Lake lies within the bounds of Upson County, Georgia. The water sits 614 feet up. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Upson County standards. The town to know is Thomaston, 5.5 miles out. Hannahs Mill lies 7 miles off, Manchester another 13 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Daniel Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and black crappie. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Daniel Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 80°F; by January the average is down near 44°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Daniel Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Hammonds Lake is 1.6 miles off. Rules at Daniel Lake are worth checking on the day.