Fishing at Wampum Lake, Carroll County, Georgia

• Overview

  Out in Carroll County, Georgia, sits Wampum Lake. The bank is 830 feet above sea level. At about 25 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Chattahoochee Hills lies 6.7 miles from the water. For a city, South Fulton is 12 miles off. What else is close: Carnes Lake (1.2 miles), Richards Lake near enough 2.3 miles, Starr Pond (3.2 miles), Jones Ferry Road Lake near enough 3.5 miles and Green Lake (3.6 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Wampum Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, blackbanded darter, redbreast sunfish and greater jumprock. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Work Wampum Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 42°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Wampum Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Carnes Lake is 1.2 miles off. Rules at Wampum Lake are worth checking on the day.