Saye Lake Fishing in Morgan County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Morgan County, Saye Lake is a Georgia water. It lies 679 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Nearest place of any size is Social Circle, 6.6 miles away. The big place round here is Athens, 29 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. There is no development on most of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Saye Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie and redear sunfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Take Saye Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 79°F; the cold one sits at 43°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Saye Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Kenilworth Lake, 1.7 miles out. What applies at Saye Lake may have changed since it was mapped.