McGehee Lake in Upson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  McGehee Lake is a Upson County water, in Georgia. It stands 778 feet above sea level. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Hannahs Mill sits 7.1 miles out. Barnesville follows at 7.5 miles, then Thomaston at 7.7 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on McGehee Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, chain pickerel and redbreast sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. McGehee Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 79°F and January near 44°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. McGehee Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Nash Lake, 1.3 miles away. Confirm access to McGehee Lake locally before you travel.