Coleman Lake Fishing near Sparta, Georgia

• Overview

  Coleman Lake sits in Hancock County, out in Georgia. The surface lies 486 feet up. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Hancock County standards. For a base, Sparta sits 3.2 miles out. The nearest city of size is Athens, 53 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Coleman Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public wildlife records from this area list black crappie, bluegill, warmouth and coastal shiner. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. The shape of Coleman Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 44°F to 80°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Coleman Lake by conditions rather than dates. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Brown Lake, 3.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Coleman Lake in what we hold.