West Chastain Lake Fishing Guide, Cobb County, Georgia

• Overview

  West Chastain Lake falls in Cobb County, part of Georgia. Elevation runs to 968 feet. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For a base, Kennesaw sits 3.5 miles out. Woodstock lies 4.7 miles off, Marietta another 6.2 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on West Chastain Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name cherokee darter, redbreast sunfish and bluegill. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Treat West Chastain Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 41°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect West Chastain Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, East Chastain Lake is 0.3 miles distant. Nothing on West Chastain Lake should be assumed from this page alone.