Settingdown Creek Watershed 10 Reservoir Fishing in Forsyth County, Georgia

• Overview

  Settingdown Creek Watershed 10 Reservoir belongs to Forsyth County, Georgia. Around the bank it is oak and grass. It covers about 17 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Cumming sits 5.7 miles from the bank. Dawsonville follows at 9.3 miles, then Flowery Branch at 13 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Settingdown Creek Watershed 10 Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include green sunfish, snail bullhead, blackbanded darter and bluegill. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 40°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Norrell Lake is 1.2 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for this water.