Fishing Reservoir 31 in Greene County, Georgia

• Overview

  Reservoir 31 stands in Greene County, Georgia. The ground around here is oak and grass. Around 26 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 0.9 miles keeps the choices simple. Among the waters listed for Greene County, none is wider. For a base, Union Point sits 3 miles out. The nearest city of size is Athens, 28 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 31

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name christmas darter, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 43°F for January. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Reservoir 26 sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.