Johnsons Lake in Carroll County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Johnsons Lake is one of the Carroll County waters in Georgia. It lies 1,129 feet above sea level. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Georgia listings. Nearest town is Temple, 0.6 miles off. The nearest city of size is South Fulton, 24 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Johnsons Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blackbanded darter, yellow bullhead, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The shape of Johnsons Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Johnsons Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Easterwood Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position on Johnsons Lake before loading the car.