Clear Lake Fishing Guide, Bartow County, Georgia

• Overview

  Clear Lake falls in Bartow County, part of Georgia. The bank is 860 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is among the larger waters listed here for Bartow County. Some 5.9 miles away sits Adairsville, the nearest settlement. It is 39 miles to Sandy Springs, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, coosa darter and redbreast sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Clear Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 40°F for January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Clear Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Manning Lake, 2.1 miles away. Check the position on Clear Lake before loading the car.