Bill Brown Lake in Toombs County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Bill Brown Lake is set in Toombs County, Georgia. The surface lies 217 feet up. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Georgia listings. Nearest town is Reidsville, 11 miles off. After that come Lyons at 12 miles and Vidalia at 14 miles. If this one is busy: John Currie Lake at 1.2 miles, Clark Lake 2.9 miles away, Cowart Lake at 4.5 miles, Sapp Lake 5.2 miles away and Bowens Pond at 6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Bill Brown Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover blackbanded darter, dollar sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redfin pickerel and savannah darter. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Bill Brown Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 49°F in January. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. At Bill Brown Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is John Currie Lake, 1.2 miles out. Check the position on Bill Brown Lake before loading the car.