Davis Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Lamar County, Georgia, this is Davis Lake. The bank is 755 feet above sea level. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lamar County list. Barnesville sits 5 miles from the bank. It is 50 miles to South Fulton, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Davis Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redbreast sunfish, snail bullhead and striped jumprock. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Davis Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 44°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Davis Lake around it. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Childs Pond is 2.2 miles distant. For Davis Lake in particular, ask before you travel.