Fishing near Columbus, Georgia

Columbus lies within Muscogee County, Georgia. The closest water is often not the quietest one. Running from near to far: Chattahoochee River within 1.7 miles to the north, Moon Lake within 2.9 miles, Bickerstaffs Pond within 4.2 miles to the south, Webbs Pond within 5.5 miles then Lake Heath within 5.7 miles to the north-east. Lake Heath runs clear, so keep back from the edge and fish light. No part of the year shuts this water. Dry spells drop the level and concentrate the fish. Dammed water accounts for the bulk of it. Work slowly along an edge instead of casting about. Locally recorded fish include gizzard shad, bluegill and redear sunfish. A slightly longer drive opens up considerably more. Parking is the usual limit on the small ones. If you only have a morning, take Chattahoochee River and leave the rest....