Fishing at Cole Lake One, Hart County, Georgia

• Overview

  Cole Lake One is one of the Hart County listings for Georgia. It sits at 577 feet above sea level. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Hartwell sits 6.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 39 miles to Athens, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Cole Lake One

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, gizzard shad, bluegill, channel catfish and common carp. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Read Cole Lake One for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 42°F in January to roughly 79°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Cole Lake One the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Cole Lake Two at 0.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Cole Lake One before loading the car.