Elarbee Lake, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Elarbee Lake sits in Cobb County, out in Georgia. The country round it is oak and grass from end to end. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Cobb County list holds plenty of bigger water. Vinings sits 2.2 miles from the bank. It is 4.3 miles to Sandy Springs, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Elarbee Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name shoal bass, bluegill and brown trout. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Fish Elarbee Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 42°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Elarbee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Paces Lake is 2.6 miles off. Ask locally about Elarbee Lake if anything is unclear.