Fishing Clearwater Lake in Coweta County, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Coweta County, Georgia, you have Clearwater Lake. It sits in dry hill country. Roughly 33 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. With about 1.3 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It ranks high for size among our Coweta County listings. Nearest place of any size is East Newnan, 6.3 miles away. Further out sit Senoia (7 miles) and Peachtree City (7.1 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Clearwater Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, gulf darter, redbreast sunfish, speckled madtom and blacktail shiner. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Clearwater Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 43°F for January. No part of the year shuts this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Clearwater Lake to follow that timing. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Hughie Lake, 1.5 miles out. Signs at Clearwater Lake carry more weight than any list.