Kersey Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Georgia, Kersey Lake belongs to Houston County. Elevation runs to 299 feet. This is a pocket water of some 22 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Perry lies 5.2 miles from the water. Further out sit Warner Robins (8.6 miles) and Robins Air Force Base (8.9 miles). Also within reach: Mossy Lake 0.8 miles, Houston Lake Country Club after 1.1 miles, Griffin Lake 1.6 miles, Sylvan Lake after 2.3 miles and Rush Lake 2.6 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Kersey Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Nearby survey and observation records mention black crappie, dollar sunfish and largemouth bass. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Kersey Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 81°F and January at 46°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Kersey Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Mossy Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. For Kersey Lake in particular, ask before you travel.