Camp Orr Lake Fishing near Bonanza, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Clayton County, Georgia, you have Camp Orr Lake. The surface lies 810 feet up. It covers about 21 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Few waters listed in Clayton County are bigger. For supplies, Bonanza is 1.1 miles out. It is 20 miles to Atlanta, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Camp Orr Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, longnose gar and yellow bullhead. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Camp Orr Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 42°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Camp Orr Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Newman Wetlands Center runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Shamrock Lake, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Camp Orr Lake before loading the car.