Story Lake near Ashburn: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Turner County entry here is Story Lake, in Georgia. The ground around here is pine and hardwood. The water covers some 29 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. By surface area it heads our Turner County listings. The closest town, Ashburn, is 1.9 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Tallahassee, 93 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Story Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Nearby survey and observation records mention redfin pickerel, bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Story Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 48°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That is the shape of the year on Story Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. H E Jones Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Story Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.