Fishing Fred Vaughn Lake in Monroe County, Georgia

• Overview

  Fred Vaughn Lake stands in Monroe County, Georgia. It sits at 702 feet above sea level. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Monroe County. Forsyth lies 4.3 miles from the water. Barnesville is 8.4 miles away, with Indian Springs at 15 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Fred Vaughn Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records collected within a few miles name redbreast sunfish, redeye bass and snail bullhead. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Anyone new to Fred Vaughn Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 44°F in January and 79°F in July. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Fred Vaughn Lake to follow that timing. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Jones Lake, 1.6 miles away. Where Fred Vaughn Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.