Moore Lake Fishing near Carrollton, Georgia

• Overview

  Moore Lake is set in Carroll County, Georgia. The country here is pine and hardwood. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Head to Carrollton, 2.3 miles away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is South Fulton, 21 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Moore Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blackbanded darter, greater jumprock, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish and bluegill. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Fish Moore Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 42°F to 78°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Moore Lake around it. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Facilities run to toilets 0.9 miles from the water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Barnes Lake is 1.1 miles off. Confirm access to Moore Lake locally before you travel.