Sullivan Lake near East Newnan: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sullivan Lake is listed under Coweta County, Georgia. The surroundings are pine and hardwood. Small at around 20 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Coweta County list. You are 4.9 miles from East Newnan. Further out sit Newnan (5.3 miles) and Peachtree City (6.5 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Sullivan Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include eastern blackbanded darter. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Sullivan Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 42°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sullivan Lake. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Chandlers Lake, 1.3 miles away. For Sullivan Lake in particular, ask before you travel.