Fishing Upper Ashmore Lake in Gwinnett County, Georgia

• Overview

  Upper Ashmore Lake lies in Gwinnett County, in Georgia. It sits at 978 feet above sea level. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Most waters listed here for Gwinnett County are larger. Sugar Hill sits 3.4 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Sandy Springs, 21 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Ashmore Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include brown trout, bluegill, rainbow trout and white sucker. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Upper Ashmore Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 41°F in January and 78°F in July. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Upper Ashmore Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Ashmore Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. For Upper Ashmore Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.