Fishing at Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six, Upson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six lies in Upson County, Georgia. The surface lies 784 feet up. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Few waters listed in Upson County are bigger. Start from Hannahs Mill, 4.7 miles down the road. Further out sit Thomaston (8 miles) and Zebulon (8.6 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include shoal bass. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 44°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Bates Pond, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Potato Creek Watershed Lake Number Six.