Favors Lake in Harris County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Favors Lake sits in Harris County, out in Georgia. Around the bank it is oak and grass. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For a base, Sardis sits 5.5 miles out. Columbus sits 25 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Favors Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, redbreast sunfish and yellow bullhead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Treat Favors Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 79°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Favors Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Oak Mountain Spring Lake, 1.4 miles out. Signs at Favors Lake carry more weight than any list.