Greenwood Lake near Thomasville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Greenwood Lake lies in Thomas County, Georgia. It sits at 167 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. Thomasville sits 4.2 miles from the bank. Cairo is 9.8 miles and Meigs 14 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Greenwood Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The near bank of Greenwood Lake is often the one people ignore. Steep banks mean deep water within a rod length.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 50°F in January. Heat, not cold, shapes the year here. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Greenwood Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Cheek Lake, 2.1 miles away. What applies at Greenwood Lake may have changed since it was mapped.