Powers Lake Number Two Fishing near Lindale, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Floyd County, Powers Lake Number Two is a Georgia water. The country round it is dry hill from end to end. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Start from Lindale, 3.3 miles down the road. Cave Spring follows at 7.6 miles, then Rome at 7.8 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Powers Lake Number Two

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists coosa darter, green sunfish, bluegill, redeye bass and blackbanded darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Powers Lake Number Two the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 40°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Powers Lake Number Two the same rules apply, with local timing. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Powers Lake Number One, 0.4 miles away. Treat access at Powers Lake Number Two as something to verify.