Anderson Lake III Fishing in Rockdale County, Georgia

• Overview

  Anderson Lake III sits in Rockdale County, out in Georgia. Elevation runs to 784 feet. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Rockdale County are larger. Some 3.2 miles away sits Walnut Grove, the nearest settlement. Loganville is 5.5 miles and Lakeview Estates 8.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lake III

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, yellow bullhead, bluehead chub and creek chub. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Anderson Lake III responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 79°F in July. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Anderson Lake III around it. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Hickman Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Anderson Lake III for certain.