Mountain Creek Lake Fishing in Harris County, Georgia

• Overview

  Mountain Creek Lake falls in Harris County, part of Georgia. It sits at 823 feet above sea level. At about 155 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. At about 3.6 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Among the waters listed for Harris County, none is wider. Start from Pine Mountain, 2.7 miles down the road. Beyond it, Hamilton at 4.8 miles and Sardis at 13 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Mountain Creek Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, greater jumprock and speckled madtom. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Work Mountain Creek Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 44°F to 79°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mountain Creek Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Whippoorwill Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Mountain Creek Lake.