Fishing Doreen Lake in DeKalb County, Georgia

• Overview

  Doreen Lake is a DeKalb County water, Georgia side. The bank is 935 feet above sea level. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for DeKalb County are larger. Chamblee is the closest place, 3 miles off. The nearest city of size is Sandy Springs, 7.5 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Doreen Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, redbreast sunfish and green sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Doreen Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 42°F to 80°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Doreen Lake that shapes the whole year. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. 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. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Echo Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Doreen Lake are worth checking on the day.