Fishing at Tattnall Lake, Laurens County, Georgia

• Overview

  Laurens County, Georgia, is where Tattnall Lake sits. Height above sea level is 262 feet. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Laurens County standards. The nearest town is Dublin, 6.9 miles away. East Dublin follows at 7.8 miles, then Wrightsville at 17 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Tattnall Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover blackbanded darter, christmas darter, johnny darter and redbreast sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Read Tattnall Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 81°F on average, January about 46°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Tattnall Lake. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Gilder Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Tattnall Lake as something to verify.