Fishing Crouch Lake Number Three in Spalding County, Georgia

• Overview

  Georgia holds Crouch Lake Number Three, in Spalding County. Elevation runs to 764 feet. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Spalding County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from East Griffin, 1.9 miles down the road. Further out sit Griffin (3.8 miles) and Experiment (5.2 miles). This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Crouch Lake Number Three

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and brown bullhead. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Treat Crouch Lake Number Three as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 79°F and January near 43°F on the long-run figures. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Crouch Lake Number Three around it. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Crouch Lake Number Two, 0.3 miles out. For Crouch Lake Number Three, the notice at the access point is the final word.