The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Nottely Lake
Union County, Georgia · about 1,790 acres (2.8 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this morning.
About Nottely Lake
In Union County, Georgia, Nottely Lake covers about 1,790 acres; it is a reservoir. Nottely Dam holds it back on the Nottely River. A TVA flood-control reservoir near Blairsville with mostly undeveloped national-forest shoreline.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end with roughly 34 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,770 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 98 ft. The nearest town, Blairsville, is about 4.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,790 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 98 ft
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,770 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Nottely Dam, Nottely River
- County
- Union County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Nottely Lake in Georgia usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nottely Lake
- Blairsvilleabout 4.8 mi southeast
- Murphyabout 9.3 mi north
- Young Harrisabout 11 mi east
- Blue Ridgeabout 13 mi west
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Questions about Nottely Lake
What fish are in Nottely Lake?
Lakes like Nottely Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Nottely Lake?
About 98 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Nottely Lake?
About 1,790 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nottely Lake?
Blairsville is about 4.8 miles southeast; Murphy is about 9.3 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Nottely Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nottely Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
