Goodes Lake near Chattahoochee Hills: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Goodes Lake is set in Fulton County, Georgia. What surrounds it is dry hill. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Fulton County are larger. 2.6 miles away sits Chattahoochee Hills, the nearest town. Beyond it, Palmetto at 3.1 miles and South Fulton at 4.5 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Goodes Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include eastern blackbanded darter, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Goodes Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 42°F on the long-run figures. No part of the year shuts this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Goodes Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There are toilets mapped about 0.9 miles away. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Cedar Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Goodes Lake carry more weight than any list.