Lion Country Lake in Henry County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lion Country Lake is one of the Henry County waters in Georgia. It stands 797 feet above sea level. Small at around 16 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Stockbridge lies 2.8 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Atlanta, 17 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lion Country Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, longnose gar and yellow bullhead. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of Lion Country Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 80°F; the cold one sits at 43°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Lion Country Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Lake Spivey, 1.3 miles away. Confirm access to Lion Country Lake locally before you travel.