Fishing Hatfields Lake in Haralson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Hatfields Lake is one of the Haralson County waters in Georgia. This is oak and grass ground. It measures about 37 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 1.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It ranks high for size among our Haralson County listings. Supplies mean a trip to Bremen, 3.7 miles off. For a city, South Fulton is 27 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hatfields Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Nearby survey and observation records mention redbreast sunfish, yellow perch, blacktail redhorse, bluegill and green sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Hatfields Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 40°F in January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Hatfields Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Garrett Lake, 1.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Hatfields Lake as something to verify.