Fishing Hanks Lake in Troup County, Georgia

• Overview

  The Troup County end of Georgia holds Hanks Lake. The bank is 801 feet above sea level. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is LaGrange, 4.3 miles away. Beyond it, Hogansville at 9.5 miles and Pine Mountain at 13 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Hanks Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, blackbanded darter, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. The near bank of Hanks Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 43°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Hanks Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Days Lake is 1.6 miles off. Confirm before you fish Hanks Lake.