Persons Lake near Forsyth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Monroe County in Georgia is where Persons Lake sits. This is pine and hardwood ground. Surface area runs to about 19 acres — small enough to read in one session. Forsyth at 2.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Atlanta is 55 miles off. Also worth knowing: Fred Vaughn Lake after 2.7 miles, 2.7 miles away is Jones Lake, Hook Pond after 4 miles, 4.7 miles away is Abernathy Lake and Sanders Lake after 4.8 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Persons Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include redbreast sunfish, redeye bass, snail bullhead and striped jumprock. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Treat Persons Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 80°F in July and bottom out at 44°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Persons Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Fred Vaughn Lake is 2.7 miles distant. Treat Persons Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.