Reservoir 30-B in Forsyth County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Forsyth County in Georgia is where Reservoir 30-B sits. It sits at 1,145 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Compared with other Georgia water on our list, it sits high. Cumming at 4.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Milton lies 9.6 miles off, Ball Ground another 12 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir 30-B

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, bluegill and warmouth. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in January and 78°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Reservoir 30-A at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.