Elder Lakes, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Polk County end of Georgia holds Elder Lakes. It stands 886 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Cedartown sits 6.1 miles from the bank. South Fulton is the closest city, 45 miles away. Others worth noting: Upper Elder Lake (0.3 miles), Culp Lake lies 1.5 miles on, Pettit Lake (1.9 miles), Williams Lake lies 1.9 miles on and Johnson Lake (2.8 miles). This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Elder Lakes

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, bronze darter, largemouth bass, redeye bass and speckled darter. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Fish Elder Lakes to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in January and 78°F in July. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Elder Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Upper Elder Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Elder Lakes before loading the car.