Parker Lake Fishing in Harris County, Georgia

• Overview

  This water sits in Harris County, Georgia. The bank is 863 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Head to Pine Mountain, 3.8 miles away, for anything you forgot. For a city, Columbus is 26 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Parker Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, bluegill, greater jumprock and brown bullhead. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On Parker Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 44°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Parker Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Palmetto Creek Structure Number Six Lak is 0.6 miles distant. Confirm access to Parker Lake locally before you travel.