Brannen Lake Fishing in Dooly County, Georgia

• Overview

  Brannen Lake lies within the bounds of Dooly County, Georgia. The bank is 436 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Dooly County are larger. You are 2.5 miles from Unadilla. Perry is 11 miles away, with Vienna at 15 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Brannen Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover blackbanded darter, christmas darter, green sunfish and redbreast sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Fish Brannen Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 47°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That shapes the year on Brannen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Perfect Lake, 3.2 miles away. Rules at Brannen Lake are worth checking on the day.