Talerico Lake Fishing Guide, Douglas County, Georgia

• Overview

  Talerico Lake stands in Douglas County, Georgia. The surface lies 1,070 feet up. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Douglas County. Douglasville sits 2.2 miles from the bank. For a city, South Fulton is 9.9 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Talerico Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include snail bullhead, redbreast sunfish and eastern blackbanded darter. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Talerico Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 41°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. Cold never closes this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Talerico Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Mill Glenn Lake at 1.3 miles is the sensible second choice. For Talerico Lake in particular, ask before you travel.