Hammonds Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hammonds Lake sits within Upson County in Georgia. It sits in oak and grass country. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Upson County are larger. Head to Thomaston, 5.4 miles away, for anything you forgot. Then Hannahs Mill, 6.2 miles, and Manchester, 12 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hammonds Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, shoal bass and bluegill. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Take Hammonds Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 44°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hammonds Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Sunnyside Lake is 1.1 miles off. For Hammonds Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.