Fishing at Reservoir 64, Madison County, Georgia

• Overview

  The Madison County entry here is Reservoir 64, in Georgia. It lies 682 feet above sea level. The whole outline is near 1.4 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is among the larger waters listed here for Madison County. Some 2.4 miles away sits Comer, the nearest settlement. After that come Winterville at 13 miles and Franklin Springs at 13 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 64

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include rosyface chub. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 79°F in July and bottoms out near 42°F in January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Payne Lake sits 1.3 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at this water may have changed since it was mapped.