Rice Springs Lake Fishing near Rome, Georgia

• Overview

  Rice Springs Lake is one of the Floyd County waters in Georgia. Elevation runs to 676 feet. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Floyd County are larger. Rome is the closest place, 5.2 miles off. For a city, Chattanooga is 54 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Rice Springs Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and gizzard shad. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Rice Springs Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 78°F in July and bottoms out near 40°F in January. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Rice Springs Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Camps Lake, 0.7 miles out. Check the position at Rice Springs Lake before loading the car.