Hilly Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Coweta County, Georgia, sits Hilly Lake. This is pine and hardwood ground. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Grantville at 1.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Hogansville at 5.1 miles and East Newnan at 9.6 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Hilly Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. At Hilly Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 43°F to 79°F. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Hilly Lake more years than not. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Brewer Lake is 0.4 miles off. For Hilly Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.