Lake Arrowhead near Stone Mountain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Arrowhead lies within the bounds of DeKalb County, Georgia. Around the bank it is oak and grass. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our DeKalb County list holds plenty of bigger water. Stone Mountain lies 2.2 miles from the water. Redan is 3.5 miles away, with Clarkston at 4.2 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Arrowhead

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth and blackbanded darter. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Lake Arrowhead before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 79°F and January near 42°F on the long-run figures. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to Lake Arrowhead by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake Michele, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Lake Arrowhead is worth confirming on the day.