Fishing at Hughes Lake, Gwinnett County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Gwinnett County, Georgia, this is Hughes Lake. Elevation runs to 1,010 feet. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Lawrenceville lies 4.7 miles from the water. Sandy Springs is the closest city, 18 miles away. Also on the doorstep: Bowens Lake 0.8 miles off, Lionel Lake at about 2.1 miles, Jones Lake 2.3 miles off, Rollins Ranch Lake at about 3.2 miles and Upper Rollins Ranch Lake 3.7 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Hughes Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, eastern blackbanded darter, green sunfish and redbreast sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Hughes Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 42°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. No part of the year shuts this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Hughes Lake. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Bowens Lake, 0.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Hughes Lake are worth checking on the day.