Brooks Lake Number Two Fishing near Pike Road, Alabama

• Overview

  Look for Brooks Lake Number Two in the Montgomery County part of Alabama. The country round it is dry hill from end to end. Surface area runs to about 11 acres — small enough to read in one session. Pike Road sits 7.8 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Montgomery, 19 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Brooks Lake Number Two

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover black crappie, bluegill, redfin pickerel, black bullhead and pretty shiner. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Work Brooks Lake Number Two in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Brooks Lake Number Two runs to that rhythm year in and year out. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Grays Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Brooks Lake Number Two if anything is unclear.