Barnes Lake near Carrollton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Barnes Lake is listed under Carroll County, Georgia. Oak and grass runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 14 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. For a base, Carrollton sits 2.4 miles out. After that come Mount Zion at 9.2 miles and Temple at 10 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Barnes Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, greater jumprock and green sunfish. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Treat Barnes Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 41°F in January up to 78°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Barnes Lake to follow that timing. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Smith Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position on Barnes Lake before loading the car.