Malone Lake Fishing near Monticello, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, Malone Lake belongs to Jasper County. It lies 568 feet above sea level. Around 48 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Shoreline comes to about 1.7 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Few waters listed in Jasper County are bigger. The closest town, Monticello, is 2.9 miles away. For a city, Athens is 51 miles off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Malone Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention christmas darter, redbreast sunfish and bluegill. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. At Malone Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 80°F and January about 44°F. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Malone Lake around it. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Tucker Lake at 4.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Malone Lake carry more weight than any list.