Fishing at Lake Violet, Haralson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Lake Violet lies in Haralson County, in Georgia. Around the bank it is open plain. At 20 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. Temple sits 5.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Villa Rica is 8.9 miles and Buchanan 8.9 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Violet

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover green sunfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and tallapoosa darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Lake Violet repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 40°F at the bottom of winter. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Anyone fishing Lake Violet regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. 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. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Foster Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Lake Violet as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.