Almond Lake Fishing near Milton, Georgia

• Overview

  Almond Lake stands in Fulton County, Georgia. Pine and hardwood runs right down to the water. The water covers some 27 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Size puts it in the front rank of our Fulton County list. The nearest town is Milton, 4.6 miles away. For a city, Sandy Springs is 19 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Almond Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bronze darter, etowah darter, frecklebelly madtom and shoal bass. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Fish Almond Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 40°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Almond Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Stephens Lake, 0.8 miles away. For Almond Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.