Lavonia Water Works Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lavonia Water Works Lake is one of the Franklin County waters in Georgia. It sits at 761 feet above sea level. Around 58 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.7 miles on foot. Among the waters listed for Franklin County, none is wider. Nearest place of any size is Lavonia, 2.9 miles away. For a city, Athens is 37 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lavonia Water Works Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, gizzard shad, black crappie and channel catfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish Lavonia Water Works Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 41°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lavonia Water Works Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Reservoir 32 sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Lavonia Water Works Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.