Fishing at Williams Lake Two, Crisp County, Georgia

• Overview

  Williams Lake Two falls in Crisp County, part of Georgia. It lies 430 feet above sea level. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The town to know is Cordele, 6.1 miles out. The big place round here is Columbus, 85 miles distant. Nearby alternatives: Williams Lake 0.4 miles away, Williams Lake Three at about 0.6 miles, Sargent Lake 4.9 miles away, Crane Lake at about 5.7 miles and Haw Pond 6 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Williams Lake Two

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover shoal bass. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Treat Williams Lake Two as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 47°F to 81°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Williams Lake Two rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Williams Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Williams Lake Two in particular, ask before you travel.