Fishing at Reservoir 35, Madison County, Georgia

• Overview

  Reservoir 35 belongs to Madison County, Georgia. It sits in open plain. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Nicholson, 7.8 miles away. The nearest city of size is Athens, 9.9 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 35

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention striped jumprock, turquoise darter and northern hog sucker. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 79°F for July and 42°F for January. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Reservoir U, 0.5 miles out. What applies at this water may have changed since it was mapped.