Thomas Lake B Fishing Guide, Carroll County, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Carroll County, Georgia, you have Thomas Lake B. Height above sea level is 981 feet. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For supplies, Bowdon is 7.7 miles out. The nearest city of size is South Fulton, 29 miles away. Within a short drive: Thomas Lake A at 0.7 miles, Walker Lake 0.8 miles, Walkers Lake at 4 miles, W Walkers Lake 4.2 miles and Shadinger Lake at 5.2 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Thomas Lake B

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, muscadine darter, blackbanded darter, tallapoosa darter and bluefin stoneroller. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Thomas Lake B fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 42°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Thomas Lake B runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Thomas Lake A is 0.7 miles distant. For Thomas Lake B, the notice at the access point is the final word.