Spence Lake Fishing in Haralson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Spence Lake belongs to Haralson County, Georgia. What surrounds it is oak and grass. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Haralson County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Temple, 3.5 miles down the road. South Fulton is the closest city, 24 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Spence Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, black madtom and blacktail redhorse. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Read Spence Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 41°F at the bottom of winter. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Spence Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Hollingsworth Lake, 1 mile out. What applies at Spence Lake may have changed since it was mapped.