Wooten Lake in Cobb County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Wooten Lake sits within Cobb County in Georgia. This is oak and grass country. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. Kennesaw sits 2.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Woodstock is 4.8 miles and Acworth 5.5 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Wooten Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list gizzard shad, bluegill, spotted bass, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Fish Wooten Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 41°F in January up to 79°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wooten Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Bozeman Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Wooten Lake as something to verify.