Fishing at Upper Haizlip Lake, Henry County, Georgia

• Overview

  Upper Haizlip Lake belongs to Henry County, Georgia. Dry hill runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Henry County are larger. Some 5.2 miles away sits Pine Mountain, the nearest settlement. Stockbridge lies 6.5 miles off, Stonecrest another 7 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Haizlip Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill and yellowfin shiner. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. At Upper Haizlip Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 79°F; by January the average is down near 42°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. The season on Upper Haizlip Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Lower Haizlip Lake, 0.2 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Upper Haizlip Lake.