Weeks Lake in Jefferson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Georgia, Weeks Lake falls inside Jefferson County. The surface lies 262 feet up. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Some 1.8 miles away sits Wadley, the nearest settlement. For a city, Savannah is 93 miles off. Other water nearby: Battle Pond 1.4 miles away, Smith Lake 1.7 miles off, Easterlin Lake 3.1 miles away, McNeely Lake 3.4 miles off and Smith Lake 3.9 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Weeks Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The shape of Weeks Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank. The last hour before dark is rarely wasted.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Weeks Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Battle Pond is 1.4 miles distant. Treat access at Weeks Lake as something to verify.