Kennerly Lake Fishing in Gwinnett County, Georgia

• Overview

  Kennerly Lake falls in Gwinnett County, part of Georgia. The setting is oak and grass on every side. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Grayson is the closest place, 2 miles off. For a city, Sandy Springs is 22 miles off. Also within reach: Haynes Pond Number Three 0.4 miles away, Soseby Lake within 1.5 miles, Dew Lake 1.6 miles away, Dove Lake within 2.1 miles and Lake Zola 2.1 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Kennerly Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, warmouth, striped jumprock, turquoise darter and altamaha shiner. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The near bank of Kennerly Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 79°F and January near 42°F on the long-run figures. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Kennerly Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Haynes Pond Number Three at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Kennerly Lake carry more weight than any list.