Reservoir Four near Cumming: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Reservoir Four in the Forsyth County part of Georgia. The surface lies 1,198 feet up. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Forsyth County are larger. Cumming at 7.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Dawsonville is 8.7 miles away, with Flowery Branch at 12 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Four

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention green sunfish, snail bullhead and blackbanded darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Anyone new to Reservoir Four should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 40°F in January. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. 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 sets the rhythm of the year at Reservoir Four.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Reservoir 59 is 0.6 miles off. Ask locally about Reservoir Four if anything is unclear.