Rutland Lake Two Fishing near Redan, Georgia

• Overview

  You will find Rutland Lake Two in DeKalb County, Georgia. It stands 978 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. The closest town, Redan, is 1.9 miles away. Atlanta is the closest city, 13 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Rutland Lake Two

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth, blackbanded darter and snail bullhead. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Rutland Lake Two gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 79°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Rutland Lake Two follows the weather closely. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Henson Lake is 0.7 miles off. The position on Rutland Lake Two is worth confirming on the day.