Lees Lake near Tyrone: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lees Lake lies in Fayette County, Georgia. Height above sea level is 856 feet. It runs to roughly 32 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It ranks high for size among our Fayette County listings. For a base, Tyrone sits 4.3 miles out. South Fulton sits 9.9 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lees Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, bluegill, bluehead chub, longnose shiner and weed shiner. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Lees Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 42°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. At Lees Lake the season follows that pattern closely. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Bradbury Lake, 0.6 miles out. Check the position at Lees Lake before loading the car.