Nottely Lake near Young Harris: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Nottely Lake lies within the bounds of Union County, Georgia. The ground around here is dry hill. At 5.7 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. It is the biggest water on our Union County list. Some 12 miles away sits Young Harris, the nearest settlement. For a city, East Chattanooga is 69 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Nottely Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for Union County cover spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and common carp. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Nottely Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 37°F to 74°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Nottely Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Thirteen hundred marina sits half a mile away and handles boats. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Dean Pond, 2.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Nottely Lake before loading the car.