Fishing at Reservoir 15, Stephens County, Georgia

• Overview

  Stephens County in Georgia is where Reservoir 15 sits. The water sits 755 feet up. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Stephens County standards. For supplies, Gumlog is 7.1 miles out. Lavonia lies 7.6 miles off, Toccoa another 8.6 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 15

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and yellow perch. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 41°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on this water follows the weather closely. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Reservoir 14 at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.