Mathis Lake Fishing near Social Circle, Georgia

• Overview

  Walton County, Georgia, is where Mathis Lake sits. Beyond the shoreline you have open plain. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Social Circle lies 3.9 miles from the water. For a city, Athens is 25 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mathis Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. At Mathis Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Colour after rain pulls fish into the margins.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 42°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mathis Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Cedar Lake is 1.9 miles off. The position on Mathis Lake is worth confirming on the day.