Moss Land Lake in Gordon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Gordon County end of Georgia holds Moss Land Lake. Elevation runs to 650 feet. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Calhoun sits 5.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is East Chattanooga, 42 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Moss Land Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Nearby survey and observation records mention common carp, bluegill, blacktail redhorse, channel catfish and freshwater drum. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Read Moss Land Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 39°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moss Land Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Memorial Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Moss Land Lake is worth confirming on the day.