Updegrove Lake near Shannon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Georgia holds Updegrove Lake, in Floyd County. The country round it is dry hill from end to end. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Floyd County list. Start from Shannon, 4.4 miles down the road. After that come Rome at 7.6 miles and Adairsville at 12 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Updegrove Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists common carp, bluegill, longear sunfish and green sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Updegrove Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 40°F to 78°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Updegrove Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Turkey Mountain Lake is 1.3 miles off. For Updegrove Lake in particular, ask before you travel.