Turner Lake in Carroll County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Turner Lake is one of the Carroll County listings for Georgia. Elevation runs to 1,171 feet. At roughly 19 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. The closest town, Bremen, is 2.4 miles away. The big place round here is South Fulton, 27 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Turner Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blackbanded darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, black madtom and blacktail redhorse. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Turner Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Turner Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Cantrell Lake is 1.4 miles off. Ask locally about Turner Lake if anything is unclear.