Furnace Creek near Nicholson: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Furnace Creek falls in Madison County, part of Georgia. The surface lies 712 feet up. The closest town, Nicholson, is 9.4 miles distant. Further out sit Comer (11 miles) and Commerce (11 miles). Neighbouring water: Adams Lake within 1.9 miles, Minishs Lake just 3.8 miles, Reservoir U within 3.9 miles, Woods Lake just 4 miles and Reservoir 35 within 4.3 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Furnace Creek

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Flow decides everything here: read the seams before you cast. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover yellowfin shiner. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Read Furnace Creek before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 79°F and January near 42°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Furnace Creek that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Adams Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Furnace Creek.