Forbes Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Macon County in Georgia is where Forbes Lake sits. The water sits 394 feet up. With some 96 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The full circuit measures close to 2.3 miles on foot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Macon County. Marshallville sits 5.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Perry lies 7.3 miles off, Fort Valley another 8.8 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Forbes Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Take Forbes Lake a stretch at a time. Bright sun pushes fish under whatever cover exists.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 46°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. 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. Anyone fishing Forbes Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Lake Lasseter, 2.3 miles out. Check the position at Forbes Lake before loading the car.