Mullin Lake near Buchanan: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Mullin Lake in the Haralson County part of Georgia. Around the bank it is oak and grass. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Few waters listed in Haralson County are bigger. Head to Buchanan, 8.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. Cedartown is 9.1 miles and Tallapoosa 9.7 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Mullin Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, bronze darter, largemouth bass, redeye bass and speckled darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At Mullin Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in January and 77°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Mullin Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Murphy Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Mullin Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.