Anderson Lake near Carrollton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Anderson Lake sits within Carroll County in Georgia. This is open plain country. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Carrollton, 5.1 miles away. Further out sit Mount Zion (5.4 miles) and Bowdon (5.5 miles). Others worth noting: Lake Woodfin after 1.2 miles, Shadinger Lake (1.5 miles), Wessinger Lake after 2.3 miles, Walkers Lake (2.5 miles) and W Walkers Lake after 2.5 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records collected within a few miles name muscadine darter, tallapoosa darter and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The near bank of Anderson Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 41°F. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Anderson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Lake Woodfin, 1.2 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Anderson Lake.