Wiggly Lake Fishing near Marietta, Georgia

• Overview

  Wiggly Lake sits in Cobb County, out in Georgia. The bank gives way to dry hill. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Georgia water on our list, it sits high. For a base, Marietta sits 4.2 miles out. Kennesaw is 5.9 miles away, with Fair Oaks at 6.3 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Wiggly Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, redeye bass, redbreast sunfish, channel catfish and green sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of Wiggly Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 79°F in July and bottoms out near 41°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Wiggly Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Farmland Lake, 0.5 miles away. The position on Wiggly Lake is worth confirming on the day.