Diamond Lake Fishing in Gilmer County, Georgia

• Overview

  Out in Gilmer County, Georgia, sits Diamond Lake. Land around it is oak and grass. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Compared with other Georgia water on our list, it sits high. You are 11 miles from Ellijay. It is 52 miles to Sandy Springs, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Diamond Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Gilmer County include bluegill, spotted bass, gizzard shad and channel catfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Diamond 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 awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Diamond Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Lowman Lake, 1.9 miles out. Check the position on Diamond Lake before loading the car.