Farmland Lake near Marietta: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Farmland Lake is set in Cobb County, Georgia. The surface lies 1,014 feet up. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Marietta, is 4.7 miles distant. The big place round here is Sandy Springs, 9.9 miles distant. Others within reach: Wiggly Lake some 0.5 miles off, Holcomb Lake 1.4 miles away, Haygoode Lake some 2.3 miles off, Sheffer Lake 2.4 miles away and Laura Lake some 2.7 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Farmland Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, redeye bass and redbreast sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Work Farmland Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 79°F and January near 41°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Farmland Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Landsdowne Amenities Parking offers parking about half a mile from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Wiggly Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Farmland Lake may have changed since it was mapped.