Stoehr Lake Fishing Guide, Madison County, Georgia

• Overview

  Stoehr Lake belongs to Madison County, Georgia. It lies 725 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Some 3.9 miles away sits Comer, the nearest settlement. Athens sits 17 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Other water nearby: Reservoir 64 1.8 miles off, O'Kelley Lake sits 2.4 miles out, Payne Lake 2.7 miles off, Sasnett Lake sits 3.5 miles out and Woods Lake 4 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Stoehr Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include rosyface chub. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Stoehr Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 79°F and January about 42°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Stoehr Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Reservoir 64 at 1.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Stoehr Lake are worth checking on the day.