Johnsen Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Johnsen Lake in the Forsyth County part of Georgia. The water sits 1,201 feet up. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Forsyth County list. Nearest place of any size is Cumming, 2.7 miles away. Sugar Hill is 8.3 miles away, with Milton at 8.6 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Johnsen Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blackbanded darter, bluegill, warmouth, chain pickerel and frecklebelly madtom. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. The near bank of Johnsen Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 78°F; by January the average is down near 40°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Johnsen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Cumming Twin Lake Number Two, 2.2 miles out. Signs at Johnsen Lake carry more weight than any list.