Gainey Lake near Cairo: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Grady County, Georgia. Height above sea level is 233 feet. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Grady County standards. You are 10 miles from Cairo. Then Havana, 11 miles, and Bainbridge, 18 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Gainey Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. The shape of Gainey Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 81°F and January at 50°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Gainey Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Sugar Plum Lake at 5.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Gainey Lake should be assumed from this page alone.