Lake Mary Fishing Guide, Taylor County, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, Lake Mary falls inside Taylor County. The water sits 463 feet up. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. You are 6.5 miles from Butler. After that come Reynolds at 10 miles and Thomaston at 17 miles. Alternatives close at hand: McCants Millpond near enough 2.6 miles, Garant Lake 3.5 miles off, Hortmans Pond near enough 4.5 miles, Hinton Lake 5 miles off and Suggs Millpond near enough 6.3 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Mary

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention spotted bass, redbreast sunfish and bluegill. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Read Lake Mary for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 45°F in January to roughly 80°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Lake Mary follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try McCants Millpond, 2.6 miles away. Rules at Lake Mary are worth checking on the day.