Piney Woods Lake in Troup County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Piney Woods Lake lies in Troup County, in Georgia. It lies 669 feet above sea level. With some 69 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. About 1.9 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It ranks high for size among our Troup County listings. LaGrange is the closest town at 1.9 miles. The nearest city of size is Columbus, 42 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Piney Woods Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list gizzard shad, channel catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Read Piney Woods Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 44°F to 79°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Piney Woods Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Newnan Development Lake South at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Piney Woods Lake should be assumed from this page alone.