Griggs South Lake near Unadilla: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Griggs South Lake in Dooly County, Georgia. Land around it is oak and grass. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Unadilla sits 5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Hawkinsville at 11 miles and Vienna at 14 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Griggs South Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include American eel, christmas darter and dollar sunfish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Take Griggs South Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 47°F in January. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Griggs South Lake. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Griggs North Lake sits 1.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Griggs South Lake locally before you travel.