Manning Lake Fishing Guide, Bartow County, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Bartow County, Georgia, you have Manning Lake. Land around it is open plain. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Start from Adairsville, 7 miles down the road. Rydal lies 7.4 miles off, Cartersville another 9.8 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Manning Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention coosa darter, blackbanded darter, bluegill and green sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Work Manning Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 40°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Manning Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Clear Lake at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Manning Lake as something to verify.