Finney Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Finney Lake belongs to Paulding County, Georgia. It stands 988 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Dallas, 3 miles off. South Fulton is the closest city, 24 miles away. Within easy reach: Cole Lake at 1.2 miles, Flint Lake lies 1.4 miles on, Womack Lake at 2.2 miles, Mountain Lake lies 2.3 miles on and Bleakley Lake at 3 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Finney Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include blackbanded darter, speckled madtom and redeye bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The shape of Finney Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 78°F; by January the average is down near 41°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Finney Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Cole Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Finney Lake locally before you travel.