Powell Dairy Farm Lake Fishing near Americus, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Powell Dairy Farm Lake in Sumter County, Georgia. The country round it is oak and grass from end to end. Surface area is around 105 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Some 5.8 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Sumter County are bigger. The closest town, Americus, is 7 miles distant. After that come Leesburg at 17 miles and Ellaville at 19 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Powell Dairy Farm Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, spotted sunfish and warmouth. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Powell Dairy Farm Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 47°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The surface stays open the year round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Powell Dairy Farm Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Philema, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Powell Dairy Farm Lake before loading the car.