Fishing at Reservoir Nine, Hall County, Georgia

• Overview

  This water sits in Hall County, Georgia. It sits in dry hill country. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Hall County. Some 8 miles away sits Gainesville, the nearest settlement. Braselton follows at 8.4 miles, then Maysville at 9 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Nine

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover striped jumprock, turquoise darter and redbreast sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Reservoir Nine for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 41°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Reservoir Nine the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Gainesville Stone Lake at 3.5 miles is the sensible second choice. For Reservoir Nine, the notice at the access point is the final word.