Reedy Creek Fishing near Social Circle, Georgia

• Overview

  Reedy Creek lies within the bounds of Walton County, Georgia. It stands 669 feet above sea level. The closest town, Social Circle, is 5.2 miles away. Then Monroe, 8.6 miles, and Madison, 12 miles. Also on the doorstep: Cedar Lake just 0.9 miles, Lake Brantley 2.4 miles, Mathis Lake just 2.6 miles, Baccus Lake 3.2 miles and Griffin Lake just 3.6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Reedy Creek

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, eastern blackbanded darter, warmouth, black crappie and christmas darter. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Reedy Creek gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 42°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Reedy Creek by conditions rather than dates. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Cedar Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Reedy Creek.