Fishing Self Lake in Gordon County, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Self Lake in the Gordon County part of Georgia. The bank is 715 feet above sea level. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Rydal sits 7.1 miles from the bank. Then Adairsville, 8.9 miles, and Calhoun, 11 miles. Near neighbours include: West Lake some 1.4 miles off, West Lake within 1.9 miles, Shope Lake some 2.4 miles off, Lake Myrtle within 4.6 miles and Little Lake some 4.7 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Self Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover redbreast sunfish, bluegill, green sunfish and blackbanded darter. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Self Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 78°F; by January the average is down near 39°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at Self Lake. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. West Lake sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Self Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.