Fishing at Turner Lake, Upson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Turner Lake stands in Upson County, Georgia. The water sits 876 feet up. At about 26 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. On our Upson County list it sits near the top for size. For supplies, Hannahs Mill is 6.7 miles out. For a city, South Fulton is 44 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Turner Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention shoal bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Turner Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 79°F and January near 44°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Turner Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Marymack Lakes sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Turner Lake are worth checking on the day.