Fishing at Tillman Lake, Lowndes County, Georgia

• Overview

  Tillman Lake is listed under Lowndes County, Georgia. Land around it is warm green lowland. Roughly 25 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. For supplies, Hahira is 4.9 miles out. Further out sit Remerton (6 miles) and Valdosta (7.6 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Tillman 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. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, Suwannee bass and threadfin shad. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. On Tillman Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 81°F; the cold one sits at 50°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Tillman Lake around it. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Joree Millpond, 4.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Tillman Lake.