Fishing Barney Lake in Douglas County, Georgia

• Overview

  Barney Lake is set in Douglas County, Georgia. The surface lies 961 feet up. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Douglas County are larger. Douglasville lies 5.1 miles from the water. Lithia Springs follows at 6.4 miles, then South Fulton at 7.6 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Barney Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists yellow bullhead, blackbanded darter, bluegill and greater jumprock. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Take Barney Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 42°F in January and 78°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Barney Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Legion Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Barney Lake before loading the car.