Fishing Hidden Lake in Union County, Georgia

• Overview

  Hidden Lake belongs to Union County, Georgia. The surroundings are open plain. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in Georgia. For a base, Dahlonega sits 8.1 miles out. Beyond it, Dawsonville at 14 miles and Cleveland at 18 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hidden Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Union County, recorded fish include spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, common carp and striped bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Hidden Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 38°F in January up to 74°F in July. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Hidden Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Majors Lake is 3.5 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Hidden Lake for certain.