Lake Frances in Fulton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Frances is a Fulton County water, Georgia side. The land about it is oak and grass. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. On our Fulton County list it sits near the top for size. Start from Union City, 1.8 miles down the road. South Fulton sits 7.5 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Frances

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. At Lake Frances light and wind decide more than tackle does. Cover on the bank counts as much as cover below the surface.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 79°F and January at 42°F. Cold never closes this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Lake Frances. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Valley Lakes sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lake Frances are worth checking on the day.