Selman Lakes in Floyd County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Selman Lakes is one of the Floyd County listings for Georgia. What surrounds it is oak and grass. With some 163 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. At about 6.5 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Among the waters listed for Floyd County, none is wider. The closest town, Summerville, is 8.4 miles away. Rome follows at 11 miles, then Trion at 12 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Selman Lakes

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, gizzard shad and black crappie. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Work Selman Lakes in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 78°F in July and bottoms out near 39°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Selman Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records list it as a dammed water rather than a natural one, which shows in the shape of the basin. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Mathis Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Selman Lakes.