Davis Lake Fishing near Millen, Georgia

• Overview

  Look for Davis Lake in Jenkins County, Georgia. It lies 36 feet above sea level. At 18 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. 2.1 miles away sits Millen, the nearest town. Further out sit Waynesboro (18 miles) and Twin City (20 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Davis Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and chain pickerel. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Davis Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 81°F on average, January about 47°F. Cold never closes this one. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Davis Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. 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 Magnolia Springs State Park Lake, 4.4 miles away. Where Davis Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.