Fishing Neely Lake North in Meriwether County, Georgia

• Overview

  Neely Lake North is a Meriwether County water, in Georgia. Height above sea level is 705 feet. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Manchester, is 13 miles away. It is 39 miles to South Fulton, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Neely Lake North

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name shoal bass, redbreast sunfish, speckled madtom and blackbanded darter. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. At Neely Lake North light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 79°F and January about 43°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Neely Lake North by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Neely Lake South, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Neely Lake North.