Lake Erin, Georgia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lake Erin in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bank is 978 feet above sea level. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest town is Tucker, 1.1 miles away. Further out sit Doraville (3.8 miles) and Clarkston (4 miles). Other water nearby: Lake Ivanhoe at 1.1 miles, Lake Louise 1.2 miles, Marett Lake at 2.2 miles, Twin Brothers Lake 2.9 miles and Doreen Lake at 3.2 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Erin

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, green sunfish and black crappie. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Treat Lake Erin as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 79°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Lake Erin runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Fishing from a pier is possible 100 yards away. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lake Ivanhoe sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Erin for certain.