Nelson Lake Fishing Guide, Turner County, Georgia

• Overview

  Nelson Lake sits within Turner County in Georgia. The ground round it is dry hill. It covers about 25 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It ranks high for size among our Turner County listings. The closest town, Ashburn, is 6.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Tallahassee, 90 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Nelson Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover redfin pickerel, bluegill and chain pickerel. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. At Nelson Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 81°F on average, January about 48°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Nelson Lake around it. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Williams Lake, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Nelson Lake in particular, ask before you travel.