Fishing Ellis Lake in Newton County, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Ellis Lake in Newton County, Georgia. The country round it is oak and grass from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Newton County standards. You are 2.2 miles from Oxford. It is 29 miles to Atlanta, the nearest city. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Ellis Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, largemouth bass and redear sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Take Ellis Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 80°F, while January sits near 43°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Ellis Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Covington Reservoir is 2.8 miles distant. Check the position at Ellis Lake before loading the car.