Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two Fishing near Atlanta, Georgia

• Overview

  Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two sits in Fulton County, out in Georgia. It stands 988 feet above sea level. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Atlanta is the closest town at 3.3 miles. Reynoldstown follows at 4.3 miles, then Druid Hills at 4.4 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, green sunfish and black crappie. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number One, 0.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two.