Powell Lake in Telfair County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Powell Lake sits within Telfair County in Georgia. It lies 223 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Telfair County standards. The closest town, Lumber City, is 4.2 miles away. It is 97 miles to Savannah, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Powell Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover flathead catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. On Powell Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 49°F. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Powell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Upper Stapleton Lake at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Powell Lake if anything is unclear.