Reservoir 26, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Reservoir 26 is one of the Greene County listings for Georgia. Country round the bank runs to oak and grass. It covers about 18 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On our Greene County list it sits near the top for size. Head to Union Point, 2.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. Greensboro lies 9.2 miles off, Washington another 19 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 26

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include snail bullhead, bigeye chub, bluehead chub and greenhead shiner. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 43°F to 79°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Reservoir 31, 0.9 miles away. Check the position on this water before loading the car.