Matthews Lake Fishing in Talbot County, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Matthews Lake in Talbot County, Georgia. The bank is 640 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest place of any size is Butler, 12 miles away. Sardis is 17 miles away, with Thomaston at 19 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Matthews Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include shoal bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Matthews Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 80°F; by January the average is down near 45°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Time your trip to Matthews Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Matthews Lake East at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Matthews Lake.