Henson Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Henson Lake is a DeKalb County water, in Georgia. Around the bank it is pine and hardwood. Small at around 23 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for DeKalb County. Redan sits 2.2 miles from the bank. Then Stone Mountain, 2.7 miles, and Stonecrest, 4.5 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Henson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, largemouth bass and warmouth. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Henson Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 79°F in July and bottom out at 42°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Henson Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Rutland Lake Two at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Henson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.