Fishing Gambrell Lake in Jefferson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Gambrell Lake lies in Jefferson County, Georgia. It lies 210 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 29 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. The nearest town is Wadley, 4 miles away. Savannah is the closest city, 89 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Gambrell Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and chain pickerel. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. At Gambrell Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 81°F, while January sits near 46°F. Cold never closes this one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Gambrell Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Beegles Pond is 2.2 miles distant. Rules at Gambrell Lake are worth checking on the day.