Dakwa Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Dakwa Lake is set in Gilmer County, Georgia. It sits in open plain. Compared with other Georgia water on our list, it sits high. The nearest town is Ellijay, 4.1 miles away. East Chattanooga is the closest city, 53 miles away. Also within reach: Turniptown Lake at 0.4 miles, Little Turniptown Creek Lake some 0.8 miles off, Sailors Lake at 1.5 miles, Johnson Lake some 1.9 miles off and Lovejoy Lake at 1.9 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Dakwa Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Gilmer County include bluegill, spotted bass, gizzard shad and channel catfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Work Dakwa Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 37°F in January. The surface stays open the year round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Dakwa Lake. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Turniptown Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Dakwa Lake may have changed since it was mapped.