Nolan Lake Fishing near Madison, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Nolan Lake in Morgan County, Georgia. The surroundings are oak and grass. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Morgan County. Madison is the closest town at 4.9 miles. Social Circle is 13 miles and Watkinsville 15 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Nolan Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Nearby survey and observation records mention snail bullhead, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redeye bass. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Nolan Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 80°F on average, January about 43°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Nolan Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Chambers Lake at 1.5 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Nolan Lake is worth confirming on the day.