Browns Mill Lake Fishing in DeKalb County, Georgia

• Overview

  Browns Mill Lake sits in DeKalb County, out in Georgia. Land around it is open plain. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Size puts it in the front rank of our DeKalb County list. The closest town, Pine Mountain, is 2.4 miles away. The nearest city of size is Atlanta, 17 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Browns Mill Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, channel catfish, turquoise darter, warmouth and margined madtom. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Fish Browns Mill Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 79°F; by January the average is down near 42°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Browns Mill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park we can see is 0.9 miles out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lower Alexander Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Browns Mill Lake are worth checking on the day.