Fishing at Gaston Lake Two, Lowndes County, Alabama

• Overview

  The Lowndes County entry here is Gaston Lake Two, in Alabama. The bank is 285 feet above sea level. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Fort Deposit, is 8.5 miles distant. Montgomery is the closest city, 23 miles away. Others close at hand: Gaston Lake at 0.4 miles, Cedar Lake out at 0.9 miles, Robinsons Pond at 2.3 miles, Hammond Lake out at 2.9 miles and Midfield Lake at 3.1 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Gaston Lake Two

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records collected within a few miles name black bullhead, bluegill and goldstripe darter. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. The shape of Gaston Lake Two decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 81°F and January at 47°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Anyone fishing Gaston Lake Two regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Gaston Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Gaston Lake Two before loading the car.