Arnall Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Fayette County end of Georgia holds Arnall Lake. The setting is dry hill. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Tyrone, 3 miles off. Further out sit Peachtree City (4.5 miles) and Fayetteville (5.5 miles). Round about: Smith Lake within 1 mile, 1.2 miles away is Lake Victor, Lake Edith within 1.8 miles, 2.1 miles away is Pinley Lake and Adams Lake within 2.6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Arnall Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, black crappie, redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter and brown bullhead. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Work Arnall Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 79°F in July and bottoms out near 42°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Anyone fishing Arnall Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Smith Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Arnall Lake before loading the car.