H Z Smith Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Georgia, H Z Smith Lake falls inside Bulloch County. It lies 217 feet above sea level. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Bulloch County list. Nearest place of any size is Statesboro, 3.4 miles away. Brooklet is 12 miles and Metter 14 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on H Z Smith Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, speckled madtom, swamp darter and warmouth. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. On H Z Smith Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 48°F in January. The surface stays open the year round. 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. Plan around that when you fish H Z Smith Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Altman Pond is 2.9 miles off. For H Z Smith Lake in particular, ask before you travel.