Cox Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cox Lake is set in Rabun County, Georgia. The bank is 2,188 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Georgia listings. The closest town, Mountain City, is 0.6 miles away. Then Clayton, 2.3 miles, and Franklin, 19 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Cox Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rabun County records list spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Cox Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 38°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Cox Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A toilet block sits half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Black Rock Lake, 1.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Cox Lake may have changed since it was mapped.