Lake Zola Fishing Guide, Gwinnett County, Georgia

• Overview

  In Georgia, Lake Zola falls inside Gwinnett County. Height above sea level is 968 feet. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Snellville at 2.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Sandy Springs, 21 miles away. Close by you also have: Lake Matthews out at 0.7 miles, Lake Atha at 1.9 miles, Kennerly Lake out at 2.1 miles, Haynes Pond Number Three at 2.4 miles and Amatriain Lake out at 3.3 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Zola

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, warmouth, striped jumprock, turquoise darter and altamaha shiner. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Lake Zola responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 42°F to 79°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Lake Zola around it. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lake Matthews is 0.7 miles distant. Treat access at Lake Zola as something to verify.