Lake Ivanhoe in DeKalb County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Ivanhoe is set in DeKalb County, Georgia. Land around it is oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Georgia listings. Some 1.2 miles away sits Tucker, the nearest settlement. Sandy Springs is the closest city, 9.9 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Ivanhoe

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, green sunfish and black crappie. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Lake Ivanhoe for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 79°F and January near 42°F on the long-run figures. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Lake Ivanhoe more years than not. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Erin sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Lake Ivanhoe is worth confirming on the day.