Wight Lake South Fishing near Cairo, Georgia

• Overview

  Wight Lake South sits in Grady County, out in Georgia. It stands 197 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It lies lower than most water we list in Georgia. Some 2.4 miles away sits Cairo, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Thomasville at 15 miles and Meigs at 17 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Wight Lake South

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, bluegill, brown darter, gulf darter and largemouth bass. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. At Wight Lake South light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 50°F. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Wight Lake South the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Falconer Lake, 3 miles out. Check the position on Wight Lake South before loading the car.