Fishing at Jacobs Lake, Houston County, Georgia

• Overview

  Jacobs Lake is a Houston County water, in Georgia. Elevation runs to 348 feet. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Houston County list. The nearest place of any size is Perry, 2.2 miles away. For a city, Columbus is 75 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Jacobs Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Nearby survey and observation records mention black crappie, dollar sunfish, largemouth bass and warmouth. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Jacobs Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 46°F for January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Jacobs Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A toilet block sits 0.9 miles away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Hackney Lake is 2.2 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Jacobs Lake for certain.