Ub Lake Dam, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Newton County, Georgia, is where Ub Lake Dam sits. The ground around here is open plain. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For supplies, Conyers is 4.5 miles out. Then Oakwood, 4.9 miles, and Porterdale, 5.2 miles. Also on the doorstep: Smiths Lake at 1.7 miles, Salem Lake 1.8 miles, Patrick Pond at 2 miles, East View Lake 4 miles and Cowan Lake at 4.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Ub Lake Dam

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records collected within a few miles name black bullhead, blackbanded darter, bluegill, chain pickerel and green sunfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. On Ub Lake Dam that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 80°F and January at 43°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Ub Lake Dam more years than not. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Smiths Lake is 1.7 miles off. The position on Ub Lake Dam is worth confirming on the day.