Wells Lake Fishing near Ashburn, Georgia

• Overview

  Wells Lake belongs to Turner County, Georgia. The ground around here is open low country. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Some 7 miles away sits Ashburn, the nearest settlement. Tifton follows at 15 miles, then Unionville at 16 miles. What else is close: Smith Pond after 1.6 miles, Carter Lake some 2.5 miles off, Carter Lake after 3 miles, Odum Lake some 3.1 miles off and Wynne Lake after 3.4 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Wells Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. At Wells Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes. Fish tight to whatever breaks the bottom.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 48°F. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Wells Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Smith Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Wells Lake for certain.