Reservoir 19, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Reservoir 19 is listed under Jackson County, Georgia. It sits at 761 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 Jackson County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Jefferson, 5 miles off. After that come Braselton at 5.9 miles and Hoschton at 6 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 19

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, green sunfish and redbreast sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Read this water before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 79°F in July and bottoms out near 41°F in January. It fishes twelve months of the year. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Johnsons Lake at 3.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on this water before loading the car.