Valley Lakes Fishing near Union City, Georgia

• Overview

  Valley Lakes lies in Fulton County, in Georgia. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and hardwood. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Fulton County list holds plenty of bigger water. Union City lies 1.8 miles from the water. Fairburn follows at 2.6 miles, then South Fulton at 6.1 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Valley Lakes

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention shoal bass and creek chub. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Valley Lakes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 79°F and January at 42°F. Cold never closes this one. 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. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Valley Lakes. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Valley Lake Number 2, 0.1 miles out. Confirm access to Valley Lakes locally before you travel.