Maddox Lake Fishing in Chattooga County, Georgia

• Overview

  Maddox Lake is one of the Chattooga County listings for Georgia. The country here is open plain. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Chattooga County standards. Summerville lies 1.8 miles from the water. Trion is 3.9 miles and LaFayette 15 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Maddox Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name coosa darter, blackbanded darter and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Maddox Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 39°F to 78°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Maddox Lake to follow that timing. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lake Wanda Reita, 2.1 miles away. Check the position at Maddox Lake before loading the car.