Ridley Lake Fishing Guide, Troup County, Georgia

• Overview

  Ridley Lake is one of the Troup County waters in Georgia. The surface lies 764 feet up. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. LaGrange sits 2.7 miles from the bank. After that come Hogansville at 12 miles and Pine Mountain at 13 miles. Nearby alternatives: Mallory Lake after 0.3 miles, 0.7 miles out stands Bryant Lake, Hanks Lake after 2.6 miles, 2.9 miles out stands Ouvre Lake and Hammetts Pond after 3.3 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Ridley Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, blackbanded darter, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and warmouth. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. At Ridley Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 43°F in January and 79°F in July. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Ridley Lake rarely departs from it. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Mallory Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Ridley Lake is worth confirming on the day.