Lick Skillet Lake Fishing near Greensboro, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Lick Skillet Lake in Greene County, Georgia. The setting is oak and grass on every side. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Greensboro lies 2.8 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Athens, 27 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lick Skillet Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include christmas darter, redbreast sunfish, flat bullhead, rosyface chub and bluehead chub. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Lick Skillet Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 43°F in January to roughly 80°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Lick Skillet Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lassiter Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lick Skillet Lake in particular, ask before you travel.