Fishing Lake Lasseter in Macon County, Georgia

• Overview

  Macon County in Georgia is where Lake Lasseter sits. The country round it is oak and grass from end to end. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Head to Marshallville, 4.2 miles away, for anything you forgot. Fort Valley lies 6.5 miles off, Perry another 8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lasseter

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records collected within a few miles name redfin pickerel. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Lake Lasseter the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 46°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Lasseter.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Forbes Lake is 2.3 miles off. Where Lake Lasseter is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.