Reservoir 38 Fishing near Lavonia, Georgia

• Overview

  Out in Franklin County, Georgia, sits Reservoir 38. It sits in open plain country. Surface area is around 25 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Bank access stretches around 0.8 miles in total. It ranks high for size among our Franklin County listings. The nearest place of any size is Lavonia, 2.1 miles away. Athens is the closest city, 34 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 38

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. On this water that means starting tight and working out. Weed gaps hold fish when the beds themselves are too thick.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 79°F and January at 41°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Reservoir 33 is 3.2 miles distant. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.