Garrison Lake Fishing in Cherokee County, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Garrison Lake in Cherokee County, Georgia. The land about it is oak and grass. It measures about 26 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is among the larger waters listed here for Cherokee County. Nearest place of any size is Canton, 5.8 miles away. Holly Springs follows at 7.4 miles, then Ball Ground at 7.6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Garrison Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter, bluegill and speckled madtom. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Garrison Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 40°F on the long-run figures. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Garrison Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Beaver Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Garrison Lake carry more weight than any list.