Fishing at Le Tourneau Lake, Stephens County, Georgia

• Overview

  Stephens County, Georgia, is where Le Tourneau Lake sits. It stands 919 feet above sea level. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Toccoa sits 2.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Mount Airy, 12 miles, and Westminster, 13 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Le Tourneau Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Stephens County: bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and yellow perch. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Le Tourneau Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 41°F to 78°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Le Tourneau Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lake Louise is 1.4 miles off. Check the position on Le Tourneau Lake before loading the car.