Murrays Lake Fishing near Chatsworth, Georgia

• Overview

  Murrays Lake lies in Murray County, Georgia. The setting is oak and grass on every side. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Compared with other Georgia water on our list, it sits high. Chatsworth is the closest town at 13 miles. Further out sit Wildwood Lake (15 miles) and Benton (16 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Murrays Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Murray County, recorded fish include spotted bass, bluegill and gizzard shad. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Murrays Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 76°F at the top of summer and 38°F at the bottom of winter. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. At Murrays Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Conasauga Lake, 5.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Murrays Lake carry more weight than any list.