Fishing John Milledge Academy Lake in Baldwin County, Georgia

• Overview

  John Milledge Academy Lake stands in Baldwin County, Georgia. It lies 420 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Start from Milledgeville, 4.8 miles down the road. Further out sit Hardwick (5.8 miles) and Eatonton (15 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on John Milledge Academy Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, redeye bass and tadpole madtom. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. The shape of John Milledge Academy Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 45°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to John Milledge Academy Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Ivey Lake, 2.7 miles out. Check the position at John Milledge Academy Lake before loading the car.