Fishing at Davis Lake, Johnson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Set in Johnson County, Georgia, this is Davis Lake. Land around it is dry hill. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Wrightsville is the closest town at 3.4 miles. Then East Dublin, 12 miles, and Dublin, 13 miles. Nearby alternatives: Lord Pond some 1.7 miles off, Luck Lake (2.2 miles), East Pond some 2.2 miles off, Bell Pond (2.7 miles) and Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond some 3.2 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Davis Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. At Davis Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Weed beds hold food, and food holds fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 46°F in January. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Davis Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lord Pond, 1.7 miles out. Rules at Davis Lake are worth checking on the day.