S H Lake near McDonough: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Henry County, Georgia, you have S H Lake. It sits at 784 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Henry County are larger. McDonough sits 1.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Locust Grove, 6.6 miles, and Stockbridge, 9.4 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on S H Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, striped jumprock, turquoise darter and largemouth bass. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Take S H Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 80°F and January about 43°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on S H Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. McGarity Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about S H Lake if anything is unclear.