Brannon Lake in Cherokee County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Brannon Lake sits in Cherokee County, out in Georgia. Country round the bank runs to oak and grass. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Cherokee County standards. For a base, Rydal sits 6.5 miles out. For a city, Sandy Springs is 38 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Brannon Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover coosa darter, blackbanded darter, redeye bass and Alabama hog sucker. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Fish Brannon Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 39°F. The surface stays open the year round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Brannon Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Takila Lake at 3.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Brannon Lake before loading the car.