Lake Jan in Fulton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Lake Jan in the Fulton County part of Georgia. It lies 863 feet above sea level. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Fulton County list. College Park is the closest place, 5.1 miles off. The big place round here is Atlanta, 9.9 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Jan

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill and eastern blackbanded darter. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Lake Jan the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 79°F at the top of summer and 42°F at the bottom of winter. The surface stays open the year round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Lake Jan rarely departs from it. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lake Carol at 0.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lake Jan are worth checking on the day.