Small Agresearch Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Greene County, Georgia, sits Small Agresearch Lake. The ground around here is oak and grass. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Greensboro, is 1.6 miles away. Union Point lies 5.6 miles off, Jefferson another 12 miles. Within a short drive: Webb Lake at 1.1 miles, 1.2 miles away is Phelps Lake, Roper Lake at 1.7 miles, 1.7 miles away is Greensboro Lake and Parker Lake at 2.4 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Small Agresearch Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover christmas darter, redbreast sunfish and flat bullhead. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. At Small Agresearch Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 80°F and January at 43°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Small Agresearch Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Webb Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Small Agresearch Lake carry more weight than any list.