W J Wilson Lake Fishing Guide, Ben Hill County, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, W J Wilson Lake belongs to Ben Hill County. Height above sea level is 256 feet. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest town is Fitzgerald, 7.1 miles off. Ocilla lies 14 miles off, Abbeville another 17 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on W J Wilson Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists flathead catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Read W J Wilson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 49°F in January and 81°F in July. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on W J Wilson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Dorminy Lake sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to W J Wilson Lake locally before you travel.