Lake Arthur in White County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Arthur lies in White County, in Georgia. The bank is 1,519 feet above sea level. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Cleveland lies 6 miles from the water. Then Dahlonega, 7.8 miles, and Lula, 18 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Arthur

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across White County include blackbanded darter, rainbow trout, chattahoochee bass and halloween darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lake Arthur gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 75°F in July and bottoms out near 38°F in January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Lake Arthur follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Twin Lakes West, 3.2 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Lake Arthur.