Brookhaven Country Club Lake Fishing near Brookhaven, Georgia

• Overview

  Brookhaven Country Club Lake sits in DeKalb County, out in Georgia. It sits at 915 feet above sea level. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On our DeKalb County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest town is Brookhaven, 0.7 miles away. It is 4.3 miles to Sandy Springs, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Brookhaven Country Club Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, redbreast sunfish, green sunfish and common carp. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Brookhaven Country Club Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 42°F. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Brookhaven Country Club Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Silver Lake at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Brookhaven Country Club Lake is worth confirming on the day.