Fishing Cox Lake in Coweta County, Georgia

• Overview

  Cox Lake sits within Coweta County in Georgia. It stands 866 feet above sea level. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Coweta County list holds plenty of bigger water. East Newnan lies 4.5 miles from the water. For a city, South Fulton is 18 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Cox Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, gulf darter, redbreast sunfish and speckled madtom. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Read Cox Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 79°F in July. It fishes twelve months of the year. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Cox Lake. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hughie Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Cox Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.