Fishing at Chaffin Road Lake, Fulton County, Georgia

• Overview

  Out in Fulton County, Georgia, sits Chaffin Road Lake. Elevation runs to 1,033 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Start from Roswell, 4.2 miles down the road. Beyond it, Alpharetta at 4.7 miles and Milton at 5.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Chaffin Road Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter and green sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of Chaffin Road Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Chaffin Road Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Kings Road Lake, 0.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Chaffin Road Lake in what we hold.