Tallulah Falls Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Habersham County, Tallulah Falls Lake is a Georgia water. It stands 1,552 feet above sea level. Around 56 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. The nearest town is Clayton, 9.5 miles away. It is 54 miles to Athens, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Tallulah Falls Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Habersham County include largemouth bass, bluegill, spotted bass and gizzard shad. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Tallulah Falls Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 40°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Tallulah Falls Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is recorded parking some 160 yards off. A platform or pier sits within 0.9 miles. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Athens YMCA Camp Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Tallulah Falls Lake before loading the car.