Best Place to Fish

Well, slap the dog and spit on the fire. When Atlantans want to get outta town and hang out their “Gon’ fishin’” shingle, they head to Lake Lanier, which has 500 miles of shoreline and public boat ramps. Plus there are plenty o’ fishies swimmin’ ‘round in there. Peak fishing times are March through June, though that doesn’t guarantee you any more tugs on your line than if you go in the winter. less...

Getting to the best fishin’ hole in a land-locked town would take a bit of hard work ... and rule-breaking for non-members. Across the street from the Brookhaven MARTA station is Capital City’s four-acre pond, which is stocked with aquatic edibles year-round (bass in the summer, trout in the winter). Alas, the club is private, so non-members would have to go on Mondays when the golf course is closed. And if a security guard busts you, don’t worry — they’ve been known to give angling tips to trespassers. less...