Fishing at Lanford Lake, DeKalb County, Georgia

• Overview

  Lanford Lake is one of the DeKalb County listings for Georgia. It sits at 906 feet above sea level. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. Our DeKalb County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Stone Mountain, is 1.1 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Atlanta, 14 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lanford Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth, blackbanded darter and snail bullhead. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Lanford Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 42°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lanford Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. A toilet block sits half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Rockbridge Lake is 0.4 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Lanford Lake for certain.