Fishing Ott Lake in Walker County, Georgia

• Overview

  Ott Lake lies within the bounds of Walker County, Georgia. The bank is 876 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Some 6.2 miles away sits Chickamauga, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Chattanooga, 16 miles distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ott Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Walker County include redbreast sunfish, green sunfish and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Ott Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 38°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Ott Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Yates Lake, 0.4 miles out. Ask locally about Ott Lake if anything is unclear.