Fishing at Overstreet Lake, Dawson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Overstreet Lake sits in Dawson County, out in Georgia. The setting is dry hill. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Dawson County are larger. Dawsonville sits 5.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Sandy Springs, 41 miles distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Overstreet Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists holiday darter, bronze darter, etowah bridled darter and blackbanded darter. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Overstreet Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 76°F and January at 39°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Overstreet Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Burt Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Nothing on Overstreet Lake should be assumed from this page alone.