Waller Lake Fishing near Smiths Station, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Harris County, Georgia, you have Waller Lake. Height above sea level is 423 feet. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Nearest town is Smiths Station, 6.9 miles off. It is 11 miles to Columbus, the nearest city. Close by you have: Lake Manderly 1.1 miles away, 1.6 miles out stands Pine Knoll Lake, Mirror Lake 1.9 miles away, 2.2 miles out stands Twin Lakes and Mobleys Lake 2.2 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Waller Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Work Waller Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 80°F and January near 45°F on the long-run figures. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Waller Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Manderly, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Waller Lake locally before you travel.