Fausett Lake Fishing in Dawson County, Georgia

• Overview

  The Dawson County end of Georgia holds Fausett Lake. It sits at 1,627 feet above sea level. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Among the waters listed for Dawson County, none is wider. The closest town, Jasper, is 9.6 miles away. Nelson follows at 12 miles, then Dawsonville at 12 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Fausett Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists holiday darter, etowah bridled darter and bronze darter. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Read Fausett Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 38°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Fausett Lake. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Kincaid Lake, 1.4 miles away. Nothing on Fausett Lake should be assumed from this page alone.