Etowah River Watershed Number Twenty-five Lake Fishing in Georgia

• Overview

  The Lumpkin County end of Georgia holds Etowah River Watershed Number Twenty-five Lake. It sits at 1,526 feet above sea level. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Few waters listed in Lumpkin County are bigger. Dawsonville is the closest town at 6.3 miles. After that come Dahlonega at 7.9 miles and Nelson at 17 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Etowah River Watershed Number Twenty-five Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include etowah darter, bronze darter and blackbanded darter. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Etowah River Watershed Number Twenty-five Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 75°F, while January sits near 38°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Etowah River Watershed Number Twenty-five Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There are toilets half a mile off. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Etowah River Watershed Number 26 Lake, 2.5 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Etowah River Watershed Number Twenty-five Lake.