Hampton Lake Fishing Guide, Cobb County, Georgia

• Overview

  Hampton Lake lies within the bounds of Cobb County, Georgia. It sits at 1,017 feet above sea level. Start from Sandy Springs, 3.7 miles down the road. Further out sit Roswell (4.3 miles) and Dunwoody (4.5 miles). Other water within reach: Willow Point Lake after 0.9 miles, Lake Jackson a touch under 1.3 miles, Morgan Falls Overlook Park after 1.6 miles, Orkin Lake a touch under 1.7 miles and Bishop Lake after 2.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hampton Lake

  It is mapped as marsh, which means soft margins, thick growth and limited open water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, brown trout, shoal bass, redbreast sunfish and largemouth bass. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Treat Hampton Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 79°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Hampton Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Willow Point Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Hampton Lake if anything is unclear.