Youngblood Lake Fishing Guide, Turner County, Georgia

• Overview

  Youngblood Lake is a Turner County water, Georgia side. It stands 390 feet above sea level. It covers about 13 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest town is Ashburn, 6.3 miles off. The big place round here is Columbus, 88 miles distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Youngblood Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, redfin pickerel and dollar sunfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Youngblood Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 48°F and July at about 81°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Youngblood Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Ward Pond North at 3.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Youngblood Lake are worth checking on the day.