Fishing at Smith Lake, Muscogee County, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Smith Lake in Muscogee County, Georgia. Pine and hardwood runs right down to the water. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Muscogee County standards. Nearest place of any size is Columbus, 7.6 miles away. Further out sit Phenix City (7.7 miles) and Smiths Station (11 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Smith Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name redbreast sunfish, bluegill and blackbanded darter. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. The near bank of Smith Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 46°F to 81°F. The surface stays open the year round. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Smith Lake follows the weather closely. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Flatrock Park Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For Smith Lake in particular, ask before you travel.