Callaway Lake in Carroll County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Carroll County entry here is Callaway Lake, in Georgia. It lies 1,030 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 37 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is among the larger waters listed here for Carroll County. The nearest town is Temple, 2.2 miles away. Villa Rica lies 6.5 miles off, Bremen another 6.9 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Callaway Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include blackbanded darter, yellow bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass and black crappie. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. On Callaway Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 41°F to 77°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Callaway Lake. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Abee Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Callaway Lake locally before you travel.