Jackson Lake (GA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Jackson Lake?

Jackson Lake is a small reservoir, relative to its neighbors, at 4,750 surface acres and approximately 135 miles of shoreline. The man-made lake was formed in 1910 by building the Lloyd Shoals Dam south of the confluence of the Yellow, South, and Alcovy Rivers. Although striped and spotted bass are present in Jackson lake, almost 60% of the bass population is largemouth with average sizes at 2 pounds. Largemouth can be caught using crank baits and finesse techniques near docks, flooded timber, and rock points. In the fall, bass are typically caught in larger than average size and can be found at deeper depths.

Q: What is Jackson Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Jackson Lake is a 3423.15 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Jackson Lake?

Jackson Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, Catfish.

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Jackson Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

4 Reports on Jackson Lake

2 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Ben S
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
The spots are staging on rocky points outside of spawning coves. Crank the points throughly and then drag and jig or shaky head across to pick up any stragglers. For some bigger largemouth try fishing back in the same coves... Read More
Ben recommended this gear for Jackson Lake, GA
Hotbait
SPRO RkCrawler 55 Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/5"
Out of Stock
Dirty Jigs Tour Level Skirted Football Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin Candy
$5.49
Bucknasty Fishing
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Flip a small jig around and under docks to catch a bunch of spotted bass.
Brent recommended this gear for Jackson Lake, GA
Hotbait
Missile Baits Ike's Micro Jig 3/16 oz / Green Pumpkin
$6.99
Missile Baits Ike's Mini Flip Jig 1/2 oz / Bruiser
$5.99
Missile Baits Craw Father Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"
$4.69
Zoom Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"
$5.49
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
$28.99
St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods 7'1" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock

All Other Fishing Reports for Jackson Lake

Ben S
Bronze Ambassador
9/19/22
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Topwater (Walking)
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Topwater (Walking) in Fall (Points)
Spots are chasing shad on main lake points and part ways back in the creeks.
Ben recommended this gear for Jackson Lake, GA
Hotbait
Evergreen International Shower Blows Topwater Bait 4 3/4" / Half Mirror Wakasagi
$18.99
Yamamoto D Shad Olive Shad / 5"
Out of Stock
Gamakatsu Superline EWG Hook 4/0 / 4 Pack
$4.49
PowerPro Maxcuatro Spectra Braided Line 40lb / 150 Yards / Moss Green
Out of Stock
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
$26.99
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1
$209.99
Shimano Expride B Casting Rods 6'10" / Medium / Moderate-Fast
Out of Stock