Stephens County · reservoir · 2 acres
Hughes Lake
Hughes Lake is a reservoir in Stephens County, Georgia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Georgia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
88°
66°
5 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
90°
68°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
88°
68°
11 mph
77%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Rock Creek1.1 mi
- Wards Creek1.5 mi
- Ramsey Pond1.8 mi
- Chauga River2.4 mistocked Jul 23, 2026
- Walton Creek2.5 mi
- Toxaway Creek3.5 mi
- Barrett Pond3.1 mi
- Harper Pond4.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official GA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hughes Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hughes Lake?+
Yes — Georgia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hughes Lake?+
Hughes Lake is a reservoir in Stephens County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.