Stewart Lake near Fitzgerald: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Georgia, Stewart Lake belongs to Ben Hill County. It stands 328 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Ben Hill County. For supplies, Fitzgerald is 4.3 miles out. The nearest city of size is Tallahassee, 103 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. On Stewart Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. The county lists twelve named waters in all.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 81°F and January reads 49°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Stewart Lake to follow that timing. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Walters Lake, 1 mile out. What applies at Stewart Lake may have changed since it was mapped.