Fishing Reservoir 17 in Jackson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Reservoir 17 stands in Jackson County, Georgia. This is dry hill country. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Jackson County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Jefferson, 4.7 miles off. Maysville is 6.6 miles and Arcade 7.3 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 17

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name creek chub. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Jefferson City Lake is 4 miles distant. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.