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Lake Conasauga

Lake fishing  Georgia · 06:21 - 18:46

Lake Conasauga is a lake set in Georgia. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
85°
Best day
Thu
78%
86°
Fri
79%
89°
Sat
78%
86°
Sun
81%
84°
Mon
78%
81°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
83°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.18 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Day 07:36–17:31 Dusk 17:31–19:31

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:49–16:49 Major period 02:49–04:49 Minor period 10:02–11:32 Minor period 20:05–21:35

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
83°
15:00
83°
16:00
82°
17:00
80°
18:00
77°
19:00
73°
20:00
72°
21:00
70°
22:00
70°
23:00
70°
00:00
69°
01:00
69°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
33%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Conasauga is a 19-acre (77,000 m2) lake in the Lake Conasauga Campground located near the summit of Grassy Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest in northern Georgia, United States. It is the highest lake in Georgia at 3,150 feet (960 m) above sea level. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which finished it in 1940. "Conasauga" is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "grass".

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Conasauga?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Conasauga?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Conasauga?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Conasauga right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 29%.