Morrison Lake near Berkeley Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Morrison Lake is listed under Gwinnett County, Georgia. The setting is dry hill on every side. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Head to Berkeley Lake, 1.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. Duluth follows at 2.7 miles, then Peachtree Corners at 3.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Morrison Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and green sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Read Morrison Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 80°F and January about 42°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Morrison Lake. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Upper Cardinal Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Where Morrison Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.