Ross Lake Fishing in Coweta County, Georgia

• Overview

  Ross Lake is a Coweta County water, Georgia side. This is dry hill country. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For a base, Newnan sits 6.9 miles out. After that come Chattahoochee Hills at 7 miles and East Newnan at 9.3 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ross Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and yellow bullhead. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Fish Ross Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ross Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Angelos Lake, 1.6 miles out. Where Ross Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.