Sunnyside Lake near Thomaston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sunnyside Lake lies within the bounds of Upson County, Georgia. The bank is 692 feet above sea level. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Thomaston sits 4.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Columbus is 44 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Sunnyside Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, shoal bass, bluegill and greater jumprock. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. The near bank of Sunnyside Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 80°F for July and 44°F for January. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to Sunnyside Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Hammonds Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Sunnyside Lake may have changed since it was mapped.