Fishing at Lusk Lake, Cherokee County, Georgia

• Overview

  Cherokee County in Georgia is where Lusk Lake sits. The surface lies 974 feet up. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Start from Holly Springs, 6 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Sandy Springs, 17 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lusk Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Lusk Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 40°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Lusk Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Blalock Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Lusk Lake.