Fishing at Sargent Lake, Fulton County, Georgia

• Overview

  Sargent Lake lies in Fulton County, in Georgia. Elevation runs to 1,010 feet. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Milton, is 1.9 miles away. Beyond it, Alpharetta at 5.8 miles and Roswell at 9.9 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Sargent Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records collected within a few miles name bronze darter, etowah darter, frecklebelly madtom and shoal bass. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. The shape of Sargent Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 40°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Sargent Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. King Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Sargent Lake if anything is unclear.