Blue Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Georgia, Blue Lake belongs to DeKalb County. It lies 758 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Panthersville is the closest town at 1.9 miles. Gresham Park is 2.9 miles and Candler-McAfee 3.2 miles. Others close at hand: 1.9 miles away is Ward Lake, Lehigh Lake 2.7 miles away, 3.2 miles away is Bruce Lake, Lonnie Lake 3.4 miles away and 3.5 miles away is Sterling Lake. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Blue Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redbreast sunfish and green sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Blue Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Blue Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Ward Lake, 1.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Blue Lake before loading the car.