Abney Lake Fishing Guide, Paulding County, Georgia

• Overview

  Abney Lake is set in Paulding County, Georgia. It sits in open plain. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. Start from Dallas, 3.8 miles down the road. It is 23 miles to Sandy Springs, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Abney Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish, redeye bass and bluegill. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The near bank of Abney Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 40°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Abney Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Clay Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Abney Lake if anything is unclear.