Moss Lake Fishing in Gordon County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Gordon County, Moss Lake is a Georgia water. The setting is dry hill. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest town is Calhoun, 3.2 miles off. It is 43 miles to East Chattanooga, the nearest city. Close by you also have: Amakanata Lake within 1.1 miles, Memorial Lake roughly 3 miles, Moss Land Lake within 3 miles, David Pond roughly 3.9 miles and Dews Lake within 4.4 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Moss Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists common carp, bluegill, blacktail redhorse, channel catfish and freshwater drum. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. At Moss Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 39°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Moss Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Amakanata Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Moss Lake before loading the car.