Statham Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Statham Lake falls in Fulton County, part of Georgia. The water sits 994 feet up. Milton sits 4.7 miles from the bank. Alpharetta lies 8.1 miles off, Holly Springs another 8.4 miles. Within a short drive: Fredrick Lake at 1.1 miles, Shell Lake some 1.2 miles off, Thurmond Lake at 1.6 miles, Michael Lake some 1.7 miles off and Hurte Lake at 2.4 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Statham Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Nearby survey and observation records mention redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter, bluegill and speckled madtom. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Read Statham Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 78°F in July and bottoms out near 40°F in January. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. 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. The season on Statham Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Fredrick Lake, 1.1 miles away. Where Statham Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.