Atlanta Gas Light Lake Fishing in Cherokee County, Georgia

• Overview

  Georgia holds Atlanta Gas Light Lake, in Cherokee County. The surface lies 1,014 feet up. At roughly 23 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Ball Ground, is 4 miles distant. Nelson lies 7 miles off, Canton another 8 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Atlanta Gas Light Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, cherokee darter and bluegill. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On Atlanta Gas Light Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 77°F and January at 40°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Atlanta Gas Light Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Beaver Lake is 2.9 miles distant. The position on Atlanta Gas Light Lake is worth confirming on the day.