Lake Erma Fishing in Henry County, Georgia

• Overview

  Lake Erma is one of the Henry County listings for Georgia. The surface lies 866 feet up. With some 69 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 1.6 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Size puts it in the front rank of our Henry County list. Nearest town is Lovejoy, 3.4 miles off. It is 22 miles to Atlanta, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Erma

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, longnose gar and yellow bullhead. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Lake Erma a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 79°F and January reads 42°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Lake Erma more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. County Line Lake at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lake Erma before loading the car.