Swins Lake A near Mount Zion: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Carroll County, Georgia, this is Swins Lake A. This is pine and hardwood ground. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Carroll County standards. 3.5 miles away sits Mount Zion, the nearest town. Carrollton is 4 miles away, with Bremen at 7.3 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Swins Lake A

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, redbreast sunfish and black crappie. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Swins Lake A that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 78°F, while January sits near 41°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Swins Lake A regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Swins Lake B at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Swins Lake A locally before you travel.