Villa Rica Water Works Lake in Carroll County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Villa Rica Water Works Lake is listed under Carroll County, Georgia. The surface lies 1,119 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. The closest town, Villa Rica, is 1.4 miles away. South Fulton is the closest city, 16 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Villa Rica Water Works Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, eastern blackbanded darter, shoal bass and snail bullhead. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Villa Rica Water Works Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 78°F and January about 41°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Anyone fishing Villa Rica Water Works Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Hudson Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Villa Rica Water Works Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.