Sanders Lake Fishing near Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia

• Overview

  Sanders Lake lies in Fulton County, Georgia. It stands 843 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Fulton County. The closest town, Chattahoochee Hills, is 3.7 miles distant. South Fulton sits 9.3 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Sanders Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, yellow bullhead and brown bullhead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Take Sanders Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Sanders Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Sewells Lake is 1.6 miles distant. What applies at Sanders Lake may have changed since it was mapped.