McCree Lake South Fishing near Dawson, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, McCree Lake South falls inside Lee County. It sits at 292 feet above sea level. Around 26 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Dawson lies 12 miles from the water. After that come Leesburg at 12 miles and Americus at 14 miles. Alternatives close at hand: McCree Lake North 0.8 miles away, Wells Millpond about 3.3 miles, Ballinger Lake 4.8 miles away, Spear Lake about 6.6 miles and Thomas Millpond 6.9 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on McCree Lake South

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention brown darter, spotted sunfish and dollar sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Read McCree Lake South before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 47°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to McCree Lake South around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, McCree Lake North is 0.8 miles off. What applies at McCree Lake South may have changed since it was mapped.