Pennington Lake Fishing in Morgan County, Georgia

• Overview

  Pennington Lake is a Morgan County water, Georgia side. The surface lies 643 feet up. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Madison is the closest town at 1.1 miles. After that come Jefferson at 13 miles and Social Circle at 15 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. Nothing here demands specialist tackle.

• Where to Fish on Pennington Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name bandfin shiner. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. The near bank of Pennington Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 43°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Pennington Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Mason Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Treat Pennington Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.