Reese Lake Fishing Guide, Coweta County, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Reese Lake in the Coweta County part of Georgia. It stands 837 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 19 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is among the larger waters listed here for Coweta County. Nearest town is East Newnan, 2.3 miles off. South Fulton is the closest city, 17 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Reese Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, gulf darter, redbreast sunfish and speckled madtom. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Reese Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 42°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Reese Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Lake Raymond, 1.5 miles out. What applies at Reese Lake may have changed since it was mapped.