Fishing at Twin Brothers Lake, DeKalb County, Georgia

• Overview

  Twin Brothers Lake is one of the DeKalb County waters in Georgia. This is dry hill country. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by DeKalb County standards. Clarkston lies 1.2 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Atlanta, 9.9 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Twin Brothers Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, largemouth bass and warmouth. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Twin Brothers Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 79°F, with January the cold end at about 42°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Twin Brothers Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. This sits inside Friendship Forest Nature Preserve, so read the reserve notices first. 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. For a change of water, Hugh Spivey Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Signs at Twin Brothers Lake carry more weight than any list.