Stinchcomb Lake near Shannon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stinchcomb Lake stands in Fayette County, Georgia. The water sits 840 feet up. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The nearest town is Shannon, 1.1 miles away. Fayetteville is 2.1 miles and Irondale 7.3 miles. Round about: Sams Lake after 0.8 miles, Ford Lake sits 0.9 miles out, Fowler Lake after 0.9 miles, Willow Pond sits 2.5 miles out and Walker Lake after 2.8 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Stinchcomb Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, bluegill, brown bullhead and redbreast sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. At Stinchcomb Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 79°F in July and bottoms out near 42°F in January. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Stinchcomb Lake follows the weather closely. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Part of this sits inside or beside Sam's Lake Nature Area, so read the notices. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Sams Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Stinchcomb Lake.