Phelps Lake in Greene County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Phelps Lake in Greene County, Georgia. The country round it is pine and hardwood from end to end. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For supplies, Greensboro is 0.6 miles out. Union Point lies 6.2 miles off, Jefferson another 12 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Phelps Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public wildlife records from this area list christmas darter, redbreast sunfish and flat bullhead. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. On Phelps Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 43°F. No part of the year shuts this water. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Phelps Lake that shapes the whole year. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Webb Lake, 0.5 miles away. Confirm access to Phelps Lake locally before you travel.