Fishing at Morrison Lake, Madison County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Madison County, Georgia, this is Morrison Lake. The ground round it is open plain. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Madison County are larger. Start from Comer, 3.2 miles down the road. It is 13 miles to Athens, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Morrison Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redear sunfish, chain pickerel and flat bullhead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Morrison Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 79°F at the top of summer and 42°F at the bottom of winter. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Morrison Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Oliver Lear Lake, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Morrison Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.