Harrison Lake A Fishing Guide, McDuffie County, Georgia

• Overview

  Harrison Lake A is a McDuffie County water, Georgia side. It stands 423 feet above sea level. With some 83 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 1.8 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It ranks among the bigger water on our Georgia list. Thomson sits 4.1 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Athens, 61 miles distant. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Harrison Lake A

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and tessellated darter. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Harrison Lake A the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 43°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Harrison Lake A runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Harrison Lake B at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. Rules at Harrison Lake A are worth checking on the day.