Fishing at Rico Lake, Fulton County, Georgia

• Overview

  Rico Lake lies within the bounds of Fulton County, Georgia. It sits at 820 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Start from Chattahoochee Hills, 0.4 miles down the road. South Fulton lies 5.5 miles off, Palmetto another 5.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Rico Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blackbanded darter, blue catfish, bluegill and flathead catfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Work Rico Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 78°F in July. No part of the year shuts this water. 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. Plan around that when you fish Rico Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Barnes Lake is 2.3 miles distant. Treat Rico Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.