Fishing at Gradys Lake, Emanuel County, Georgia

• Overview

  Gradys Lake is an Emanuel County water, in Georgia. It stands 266 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Emanuel County are larger. Swainsboro lies 1.9 miles from the water. The big place round here is Savannah, 79 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gradys Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include flier and mud sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. At Gradys Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 47°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Time your trip to Gradys Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Hazel Lake at 0.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Gradys Lake are worth checking on the day.