Upper Coots Lake near Rockmart: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Polk County in Georgia is where Upper Coots Lake sits. It stands 1,004 feet above sea level. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Supplies mean a trip to Rockmart, 3.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is South Fulton, 32 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Coots Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish, bluegill and redeye bass. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Upper Coots Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 77°F and January at 40°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Upper Coots Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lower Coots Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Upper Coots Lake in what we hold.