Fishing Mossy Lake in Houston County, Georgia

• Overview

  Mossy Lake is one of the Houston County waters in Georgia. Elevation runs to 272 feet. At about 115 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Among the waters listed for Houston County, none is wider. Perry is the closest town at 5.2 miles. The big place round here is Columbus, 78 miles distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Mossy Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Mossy Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. Sudden pressure changes tend to shut fish down for a few hours.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Mossy Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Kersey Lake, 0.8 miles out. Check the position on Mossy Lake before loading the car.