Fishing Stroup Lake in Henry County, Georgia

• Overview

  Stroup Lake lies in Henry County, in Georgia. The country here is open plain. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Henry County. Start from Locust Grove, 7.4 miles down the road. Further out sit Jackson (8.2 miles) and McDonough (8.6 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Stroup Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover redbreast sunfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Stroup Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 79°F, with January the cold end at about 43°F. No part of the year shuts this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Stroup Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lake Dow, 4.8 miles away. Confirm before you fish Stroup Lake.