Gainesville Stone Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Georgia, Gainesville Stone Lake belongs to Hall County. Height above sea level is 988 feet. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. You are 6.6 miles from Oakwood. For a city, Athens is 28 miles off. Within a short drive: 2.2 miles out stands McEver Lake, Reservoir One a shade over 3.5 miles, 3.5 miles out stands Reservoir Nine, Reservoir Seven a shade over 3.7 miles and 5.2 miles out stands Reservoir Six. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Gainesville Stone Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, margined madtom, snail bullhead, striped jumprock and rosyface chub. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. At Gainesville Stone Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 41°F in January up to 78°F in July. There is no frozen season to plan round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Gainesville Stone Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is McEver Lake, 2.2 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Gainesville Stone Lake.