Arrowhead Lake in Fayette County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Arrowhead Lake is one of the Fayette County waters in Georgia. It stands 787 feet above sea level. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Irondale is the closest place, 3.7 miles off. South Fulton sits 19 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Arrowhead Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention warmouth, black crappie, blackbanded darter and bluegill. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Arrowhead Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 42°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Arrowhead Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Fievet Lake sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Arrowhead Lake should be assumed from this page alone.