Fishing at Niskey Lake, Fulton County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Fulton County, Niskey Lake is a Georgia water. Elevation runs to 886 feet. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Few waters listed in Fulton County are bigger. Nearest place of any size is East Point, 5.7 miles away. College Park is 6.3 miles away, with Mableton at 7.8 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Niskey Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill and eastern blackbanded darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Niskey Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 42°F. The surface stays open the year round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Niskey Lake. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, High Loch is 0.7 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Niskey Lake.