Fishing at Treadwell Lake, Newton County, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, Treadwell Lake belongs to Newton County. The bank gives way to open plain. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Newton County. Oakwood sits 6.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Atlanta sits 33 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Treadwell Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, flat bullhead, margined madtom and striped jumprock. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Take Treadwell Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 80°F and January at 43°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Treadwell Lake regularly works to that calendar. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lake Bulow Campbell, 3.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat Treadwell Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.