Fishing Hospital Lake Number Two in Baldwin County, Georgia

• Overview

  Hospital Lake Number Two sits within Baldwin County in Georgia. The bank is 374 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Baldwin County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Hardwick, 3.5 miles off. Milledgeville is 4.5 miles away, with Gordon at 12 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Hospital Lake Number Two

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bowfin, flathead catfish and bluespotted sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Hospital Lake Number Two that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 45°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Hospital Lake Number Two runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Georgia Lake Number Nine sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Hospital Lake Number Two locally before you travel.