George Lake near Young Harris: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  George Lake falls in Union County, part of Georgia. The setting is dry hill on every side. It is high ground by Georgia standards. The nearest place of any size is Young Harris, 13 miles away. Blue Ridge is 16 miles away, with Murphy at 17 miles. Nearby alternatives: Hidden Lake some 1.6 miles off, Nottely Lake after 3.9 miles, Morton Lake some 4.1 miles off, Dean Pond after 4.7 miles and Caldwell Lake some 5 miles off. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on George Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Union County include spotted bass, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Work George Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 37°F in January and 74°F in July. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to George Lake by conditions rather than dates. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Hidden Lake, 1.6 miles away. Check the position at George Lake before loading the car.