Ethridge Lake Fishing in Jones County, Georgia

• Overview

  Ethridge Lake stands in Jones County, Georgia. Elevation runs to 558 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Jones County list holds plenty of bigger water. You are 3.2 miles from Gray. It is 70 miles to Athens, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ethridge Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, christmas darter, flat bullhead, redbreast sunfish and redfin pickerel. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Ethridge Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 45°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ethridge Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Polands Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Ethridge Lake are worth checking on the day.