McCord South Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Georgia, McCord South Lake falls inside Fayette County. The water sits 869 feet up. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Fayette County list holds plenty of bigger water. Shannon sits 3.4 miles from the bank. South Fulton sits 16 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on McCord South Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover blackbanded darter, bluegill, brown bullhead and redbreast sunfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Read McCord South Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 79°F, with January the cold end at about 43°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish McCord South Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, McCord North Lake is 0.2 miles off. None of that is settled for McCord South Lake in what we hold.