Lott Lake in Coffee County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Georgia holds Lott Lake, in Coffee County. The setting is warm green lowland. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It ranks high for size among our Coffee County listings. Some 2.9 miles away sits Broxton, the nearest settlement. Douglas is 5.6 miles away, with Nicholls at 14 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lott Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Nearby survey and observation records mention dollar sunfish, swamp darter, bluespotted sunfish and golden shiner. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Lott Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 49°F in January. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lott Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Higgs Lake sits 2.9 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Lott Lake may have changed since it was mapped.