Upper Carmichael Lake near Madison: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Upper Carmichael Lake is listed under Morgan County, Georgia. It stands 574 feet above sea level. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For supplies, Madison is 4.4 miles out. It is 30 miles to Athens, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Upper Carmichael Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, rosyface chub and yellowfin shiner. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. At Upper Carmichael Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 43°F in January up to 80°F in July. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Upper Carmichael Lake to follow that timing. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Carmichael Lake is 0.2 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Upper Carmichael Lake.