Wells Lake Fishing in George County, Mississippi

• Overview

  George County, Mississippi, is where Wells Lake sits. It stands 46 feet above sea level. Roughly 31 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is low-lying compared with other Mississippi water we list. For supplies, Lucedale is 12 miles out. Further out sit Wade (12 miles) and Hurley (15 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Wells Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Nearby survey and observation records mention longear sunfish, pearl darter and blacktail shiner. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Fish Wells Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 81°F and January at 49°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Wells Lake fishes to that pattern most years. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Goff Dead River is 0.6 miles distant. Where Wells Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.