Fishing at Storey Lake, Harris County, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Storey Lake in Harris County, Georgia. It stands 682 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 19 acres — small enough to read in one session. Size puts it in the front rank of our Harris County list. Hamilton at 10 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 21 miles to Columbus, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Storey Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, redbreast sunfish, yellow bullhead, creek chub and longjaw minnow. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Storey Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 79°F in July and bottom out at 44°F in January. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Storey Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Allens Lakes is 1.7 miles off. The position on Storey Lake is worth confirming on the day.