Cedar Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cedar Lake is a Walton County water, Georgia side. It lies 735 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest town is Social Circle, 5 miles off. The big place round here is Athens, 24 miles distant. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, eastern blackbanded darter, warmouth and black crappie. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. At Cedar Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 42°F to 79°F. Cold never closes this one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Cedar Lake around it. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows a ramp about 0.9 miles from the shore. There is a jetty 0.9 miles off, worth knowing on a busy day. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Reedy Creek at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Cedar Lake is worth confirming on the day.