Wright Lake Fishing in Fayette County, Georgia

• Overview

  Wright Lake sits within Fayette County in Georgia. This is open plain ground. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Fairburn lies 3.9 miles from the water. Further out sit Union City (4.2 miles) and Tyrone (5.3 miles). Also worth knowing: Harris Lake within 1 mile, McClenney Lake at 1.4 miles, Bradbury Lake within 1.4 miles, Lees Lake at 1.7 miles and Edwards Lake within 2.6 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Wright Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover blackbanded darter, bluegill, bluehead chub, longnose shiner and weed shiner. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Treat Wright Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 42°F in January to roughly 79°F in July. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Wright Lake around it. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Harris Lake is 1 mile off. Nothing here settles the position at Wright Lake for certain.