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AKA: Jackson Reservoir

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Lake Jackson, GA

Popular Fish Species Lake Jackson, GA

Lake Jackson Popular Fish - Spotted Bass

Spotted Bass Fishing

Spotted bass are often found in small schools on steeper banks, around rocky or sandy shorelines, points and ledges. They often prefer hanging out in slightly deeper water than largemouths. Here at Lake Jackson, they are a favorite of many local anglers, as they are plentiful and put up a good tussle when hooked. Fishing for spotted bass can be good anytime you can locate them. Their diet consists mainly of crayfish and insects, but they also eat small baitfish, small sunfish and small bluegill. Most of the time, spots prefer to stage on steep rocky or gravel banks, and may move up and down the water column throughout the day. When shallow, use topwater or shallow crankbaits around rip rap. When they are deep, use drop-shot worms and jigs. Throughout winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass also reside here in decent numbers.

Crappie Fishing

With a growing reputation for good crappie fishing, Lake Jackson continues to impress crappie enthusiasts this year. Light line and small hooks are key when fishing live bait. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Lake Jackson Popular Fish - Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish Fishing

Again this year, blue catfish are running in the big to monster size in Lake Jackson. Most of the local guides offer catfish trips, and big blues are the favorite target. The state record is over 46 pounds. Fishing for blue catfish is most often productive during spring through summer around any kind of structure. Blue catfish are primarily found in large rivers, along the main channels, in and around tributaries flowing into impoundments of major river systems. They tend to move upstream in the summer in search of cooler temperatures, and downstream in the winter in order to find warmer water.The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with cut bait or other popular catfish baits. Channel and flathead catfish are also available here for anglers to pursue..

Lake Jackson Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Jackson in Georgia.

Over a century old, Lake Jackson has been producing nice stringers of fish and some great fish fry's for a long time. This 4,700-acre lake is still producing today, and is a great destination for a family vacation or weekend fishing trip. Jackson Lake is located in the upper-central part of the state, 3 miles northeast of Jackson, GA.

There are 135 miles of enticing shoreline for anglers to explore. These waters are home to catfish, bass, crappie, sunfish, striped bass and hybrid stripers. The shorelines have boat docks galore and are a favorite hangout for bass, sunfish and crappie. Much of the land surrounding the lake is private, but there are areas for public access to fish from the bank, or launch a canoe or kayak. There are numerous boat launches around the lake, including launch ramps at the marinas.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Jackson

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Lake Jackson Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Jackson Lake Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
770 713-7069

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Martin's Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the corner section of the lake, off St Co Road 364, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Reasor's Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the western section of the lake, south side, off Marina Circle, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Marinas

Martin's Marina
8726 Jackson Lake Rd
Monticello, GA 31064
770 775-3892