Fishing at Segull Lake, Tattnall County, Georgia

• Overview

  Segull Lake lies in Tattnall County, in Georgia. The water sits 184 feet up. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Georgia. Supplies mean a trip to Reidsville, 4.7 miles off. Savannah sits 57 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Segull Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, redbreast sunfish and spotted sunfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Segull Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 82°F, while January sits near 49°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Segull Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Durrence Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Segull Lake.