Hogan Lake in Gwinnett County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Georgia, Hogan Lake belongs to Gwinnett County. Around the bank it is open plain. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Supplies mean a trip to Lawrenceville, 3.4 miles off. Beyond it, Dacula at 4.1 miles and Suwanee at 6.8 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Hogan Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention redbreast sunfish, bluegill, goldfish and green sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Work Hogan Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 78°F, while January sits near 41°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hogan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Crowe Lake is 2.2 miles distant. Treat access at Hogan Lake as something to verify.