Abernathy Lake near Cartersville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Abernathy Lake belongs to Bartow County, Georgia. The bank is 1,037 feet above sea level. It covers about 2 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Bartow County. Cartersville lies 3.7 miles from the water. The big place round here is Sandy Springs, 28 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Abernathy Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover spotted bass, gizzard shad, bluegill, channel catfish and black crappie. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. At Abernathy Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in January and 78°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Abernathy Lake rarely departs from it. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Allatoona Lake is 2.4 miles distant. Where Abernathy Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.