Chandler Lake Fishing
A 40-acre Georgia lake in Gwinnett County.
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Chandler Lake by the figures
Inside Gwinnett County, Chandler Lake holds about 40 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Grayson, roughly 3 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp. Fishing without a boat works from 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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The Chandler Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Public launches at Chandler Lake
- Tribble Mill Park, Chandler Lakecarry-in launch, restroom, Gwinnett County
Shore access along Chandler Lake
- Tribble Mill Park, Chandler Lakefishing pier, Gwinnett County
Launch sites close to Chandler Lake
- Tribble Mill Park, Ozora LakeOzora Lake, under a mile northeast
- Randy Poynter Boat RampRandy Poynter, 11 miles south
- Fort Yargo State Park WestMarbury Creek Impoundment, 11 miles east
- Fort Yargo State Park EastMarbury Creek Impoundment, 12 miles east
- Stone Mountain Lake Boat RampStone Mountain Lake, 14 miles southwest
- McGinnis Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 14 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Chandler Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (all species combined) | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
| Largemouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs) | Open all year |
| Spotted bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier) | Open all year |
| Shoal bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total (only 5 may be shoal and other listed bass); minimum length 15 inches statewide (Flint River below Warwick Dam slot) | Open all year |
| Smallmouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Striped, white and hybrid bass | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| Crappie | 30 | Open all year |
| Bream (sunfish) | 50 in total | Open all year |
| Catfish | No limit | Open all year |
| Walleye | 8 | Open all year |
| Pickerel | 15 | Open all year |
| American and hickory shad | 8 | Open all year |
With no listed exception, Chandler Lake follows the statewide freshwater rows.
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Close-by lakes lined up with Chandler Lake
Drive under a mile to reach Ozora Lake, the nearest; Ozora Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Lake | 40 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Ozora Lake | under a mile northeast | 97 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Lawrenceville City Lake | 5 miles northwest | 24 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Hogan Lake | 7 miles northwest | 10 | 0 | lake | 6 |
| Lenora Park | 9 miles southwest | 2 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Watershed Y17 Lake | 10 miles northwest | 58 | 0 | lake | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Chandler Lake
Lakes that pair well with Chandler Lake
- Ozora Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Lawrenceville City Lake5 miles northwest
- Hogan Lake7 miles northwest
- Lenora Park9 miles southwest
- Watershed Y17 Lake10 miles northwest
Rivers to pair with Chandler Lake
- Alcovy River5 miles
- Yellow River12 miles
- Mulberry River15 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Chandler Lake
- Sinclair Marina Classic City Marinas, 1229 Richmond Rdgmarina, Loganville, 4 miles
- Sinclair Marina Classic City Marinas, 403 Rockingham Ctmarina, Loganville, 5 miles
- Gander Mountain, 1200 Scenic Hwybait and tackle shop, Lawrenceville, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1585 Scenic Hwysporting goods store, Snellville, 6 miles
- Bait Junkysbait and tackle shop, Lawrenceville, 6 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Lawrencevillesporting goods store, Lawrenceville, 11 miles
Nearby towns for a Chandler Lake trip
- Grayson3 miles
- Loganville5 miles
- Dacula5 miles
Chandler Lake, county by county
- Gwinnett Countyseat: Lawrenceville
A Piscifun reel lineup for Chandler Lake
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Know what you hooked at Chandler Lake

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain

Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain

Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Things to know before you fish Chandler Lake
What part of Georgia holds Chandler Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Gwinnett County, about 3 miles from Grayson.
How big is Chandler Lake?
Close to 40 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Chandler Lake?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Tribble Mill Park, Chandler Lake is a good start.
Which species turn up in Chandler Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Chandler Lake?
Statewide freshwater limits apply: 10 black bass in total and a 12-inch largemouth minimum, 30 crappie, 50 bream.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Chandler Lake?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Where are crickets and shiners sold near Chandler Lake?
Drive 4 miles to Sinclair Marina Classic City Marinas, 1229 Richmond Rdg.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Chandler Lake?
Try Ozora Lake, under a mile away.
A weekend at Chandler Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.

