Reservoir 32 Fishing near Lavonia, Georgia

• Overview

  The Stephens County end of Georgia holds Reservoir 32. It stands 722 feet above sea level. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Lavonia sits 5 miles from the bank. Then Gumlog, 6 miles, and Toccoa, 12 miles. Water in the same corner: Reservoir 33 lies 1.4 miles on, Reservoir Number One after 1.8 miles, Lavonia Water Works Lake lies 3 miles on, Reservoir 15 after 3.1 miles and Reservoir 14 lies 3.4 miles on. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 32

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, yellow perch and redeye bass. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Reservoir 33 is 1.4 miles distant. Confirm before you fish this water.