Fishing at Rayonier Lake North, Wayne County, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Rayonier Lake North in Wayne County, Georgia. The shore lies 29 miles out. It measures about 54 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Nearest place of any size is Jesup, 4.7 miles away. Beyond it, Ludowici at 6.4 miles and Walthourville at 14 miles. Water in the same corner: Dunns Lake 3.5 miles, Yeomans Lake 11 miles away, Lake Lanell 11 miles, Miller Lake 13 miles away and Lake Lindsay Grace 14 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Rayonier Lake North

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover flathead catfish, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. At Rayonier Lake North light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 50°F. There is no dead season here at all. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Rayonier Lake North.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. There is a marked fishing area half a mile from here. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Dunns Lake sits 3.5 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Rayonier Lake North is worth confirming on the day.