How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Lawrenceville, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Lawrenceville, Georgia offers convenient access to some of the best suburban freshwater fishing in the Atlanta metro, with productive lakes, ponds and creeks holding quality largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish. Anglers can target nearby reservoirs like Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell as well as smaller community lakes and rivers to find year-round action. From bank fishing in neighborhood parks to boat trips on major impoundments, the Lawrenceville area provides diverse fishing opportunities for every skill level. read more...
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Distance to earth:380,236 kmProximity:59.8 %
Moon Phases for Lawrenceville
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Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Lawrenceville
Fishing around Lawrenceville, GA centers on a mix of neighborhood lakes, public ponds, and quick drives to major reservoirs like Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, and Lake Oconee. Anglers based in Lawrenceville can be on trophy striper water in under an hour, or stay close to home and target bass, crappie, and catfish from the bank. The area is dominated by warmwater fisheries, with year-round opportunity and clear seasonal patterns that reward anglers who adjust tactics.
Seasonally, spring is prime time for largemouth and spotted bass in smaller lakes and coves on the big reservoirs. From March through early May, focus on protected pockets with wood, riprap, and shallow grass in 2–8 feet. Weightless soft plastics, 3/8 oz spinnerbaits, and squarebill crankbaits are top producers. Sight-fishing beds in clear water can be deadly, especially early and late in the day when boat traffic is light. Crappie move shallow at the same time; target creek arms, bridge pilings, and brush in 4–10 feet using 1/16 oz tube jigs or minnows under a fixed float.
Summer patterns around Lawrenceville push fish deeper and make early and late windows critical. On Lanier and other deep reservoirs, spotted bass and striped bass slide to humps, long points, and channel edges in 20–40 feet. Vertical presentations shine: drop-shot rigs with finesse worms for spots, and live blueback herring or shad for stripers over contour breaks and timber lines. In smaller community lakes, fish shade and oxygen: docks, overhanging trees, and the deeper side of dams. Topwaters at dawn, then Texas-rigged worms, jigs, and wacky rigs once the sun gets high.
Fall is one of the most forgiving times for Lawrenceville anglers. Cooling water pulls bait into the backs of creeks, and bass, stripers, and hybrids follow. Watch for surface activity and birds to locate schooling fish. Cast medium-diving crankbaits, lipless baits, or flukes around points at the mouth of creeks, then work farther back as temperatures drop. Crappie stack on mid-depth brush and docks in 10–18 feet; use vertically presented jigs and slowly count them down to the top of the cover.
Winter fishing requires slowing down and paying attention to subtle structure. Spotted bass and stripers hold along steep bluff walls, deep timber, and channels in 25–50 feet. Jigging spoons, damiki-style rigs, and live bait fished just above marked schools are the most consistent producers. In smaller lakes, fish the deepest water close to the dam with small jigs, Ned rigs, and finesse presentations, moving your bait painfully slow.
Key tactical tips around Lawrenceville include downsizing when water is clear, which is common on Lanier and Hartwell. Use 6–8 lb fluorocarbon for finesse bass presentations and light wire hooks for better action. Electronics are a major advantage on bigger reservoirs; spend time idling points, humps, and creek channels to find bait and fish before dropping a line. For bank anglers, target the windblown side of ponds and lakes, especially where wind pushes bait into corners, culverts, and riprap. Finally, always note water temperature and clarity—these two factors dictate depth, lure color, and retrieve speed across all the Lawrenceville-area fisheries.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lawrenceville area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lawrenceville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Lawrenceville City Dam - 1.99251146896km , Little Suwanee Creek - 3.69779174871km , Harris Dam Y15 - 3.80111273005km , Channings Lake - 3.92982560352km , Wildcat Creek - 4.3228875825km , Lionel Lake Dam - 4.54502630629km , Redland Creek - 4.79189193506km , Dam Y3 - 5.12123607534km , Hogan Lake Dam - 5.37875879899km , Jones Dam Y14 - 5.59492261068km , Arnold Dam - 5.87966524989km , Hopkins Creek - 6.21580824502km , Pew Creek - 6.25697060124km , Soseby Dam - 6.88341000864km , Dam Y16 - 7.28051857137km , Watershed Y17 Dam - 7.28719369619km , Hughes Lake Dam - 7.67890101696km , Kennerly Dam - 7.88652231687km , Lake Zora Dam - 7.92236470744km , Lake Matthews Dam - 8.05308978456km , Atha Dam - 8.3374906042km , Dove Dam - 8.34468938773km , Crowe Lake Dam - 9.02307309848km , Wages Lake - 9.52964474779km , Lee Daniel Creek - 9.80268706945km , Dew Dam 25 - 10.15954109146km , Singleton Creek - 10.62231523863km , Lake Louella Dam - 11.3123825119km , Beaver Ruin Creek - 11.34337568638km , Amatriain Lake Dam - 11.40003157267km , Upper Rollins Ranch Dam - 11.40842850118km , Jackson Creek - 11.46268861727km , Little Ivy Creek - 11.53198760536km , Tuggle Dam 22 - 11.60900469214km , Rollins Ranch Lake Dam - 11.65006737182km , Berry Lake Dam - 11.95230987218km , Palm Creek - 12.24356387766km , Bushy Haynes Creek Watershed Structure Number 21 Dam - 12.4239900048km , Ivy Creek - 12.46148360852km , Casteel Lake Dam - 12.54080735903km
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