Widgeon Lake near Columbus: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Widgeon Lake lies in Muscogee County, in Georgia. The land about it is oak and grass. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. You are 9.3 miles from Columbus. Phenix City is 9.5 miles and Ladonia 14 miles. Near neighbours include: Beaver Lake at 0.2 miles, Kitten Lake near enough 0.2 miles, Flatrock Park Lake at 1.2 miles, Anthony Lake near enough 1.4 miles and Thornton Lake at 1.9 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Widgeon Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redbreast sunfish, bluegill, blackbanded darter, warmouth and greater jumprock. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Anyone new to Widgeon Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 46°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Widgeon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. There is a pier recorded roughly 0.9 miles away. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Beaver Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Widgeon Lake as something to verify.