Lower Miller Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lower Miller Lake sits in Jenkins County, out in Georgia. It lies 220 feet above sea level. The water covers some 38 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is the biggest water on our Jenkins County list. Millen at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Waynesboro at 15 miles and Wadley at 17 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lower Miller Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. At Lower Miller Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes. Mind your footing where the bank steepens.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 46°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Lower Miller Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Miller Lake is 0.3 miles off. Rules at Lower Miller Lake are worth checking on the day.