Fishing Barnesville Reservoir in Lamar County, Georgia

• Overview

  Barnesville Reservoir belongs to Lamar County, Georgia. Height above sea level is 614 feet. Surface area is around 71 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Shoreline comes to about 2.4 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Nothing else we list in Lamar County covers more water. Nearest town is Barnesville, 5.1 miles off. South Fulton is the closest city, 45 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Barnesville Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redbreast sunfish, snail bullhead, striped jumprock and American eel. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Barnesville Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 79°F and January near 44°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Barnesville Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, English Lake at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Barnesville Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.