Goldmine Lake near Dallas: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Goldmine Lake falls in Paulding County, part of Georgia. What surrounds it is open plain. Surface area runs to about 15 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. Nearest place of any size is Dallas, 6.8 miles away. South Fulton sits 27 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Goldmine Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover muscadine darter, tallapoosa darter and green sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Goldmine Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 40°F for January. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Goldmine Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Jones Lake, 2.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Goldmine Lake.