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Lake Erin Fishing
A 6-acre Georgia lake in DeKalb County.
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DeKalb County
Lake Erin by the figures
Inside DeKalb County, Lake Erin holds about 6 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Tucker, roughly 2 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill. Fishing without a boat works from 1 pier or bank fishing site.
6acres
0public ramps
4species listed
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Fish of Lake Erin
The Lake Erin 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.
Access
Public launches at Lake Erin
No mapped boat ramp touches Lake Erin; the nearest launches follow.
Shore access along Lake Erin
- Henderson Parkbank fishing area, Dekalb County
Launch sites close to Lake Erin
- Stone Mountain Lake Boat RampStone Mountain Lake, 8 miles southeast
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 8 miles north
- Medlock Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 9 miles north
- Jones Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 9 miles north
- Island Ford Boat RampChattahoochee River, 10 miles northwest
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 11 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Regulations covering Lake Erin
| 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, Lake Erin 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.
Compare
Close-by lakes lined up with Lake Erin
Drive under a mile to reach Kelly Cofer Park Lake, the nearest; Stone Mountain Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erin | 6 | 0 | lake | 4 | |
| Kelly Cofer Park Lake | under a mile east | 7 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Murphy Candler Park | 6 miles northwest | 20 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Venable Lake | 6 miles southeast | 37 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Wade-Walker Park Lake | 7 miles southeast | 3 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Stone Mountain Lake | 7 miles southeast | 363 | 1 | lake | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Spots by Lake Erin
Lakes that pair well with Lake Erin
- Kelly Cofer Park Lakeunder a mile east
- Murphy Candler Park6 miles northwest
- Venable Lake6 miles southeast
- Wade-Walker Park Lake7 miles southeast
- Stone Mountain Lake7 miles southeast
Rivers to pair with Lake Erin
- Yellow River11 miles
- South River16 miles
- Alcovy River19 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Lake Erin
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 4 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center Westsporting goods store, Dunwoody, 8 miles
- Mariachi Pepe Lopezmarina, Duluth, 8 miles
- All Around Fitnessbait and tackle shop, Duluth, 9 miles
- The Bounce Houzbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 9 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Lawrencevillesporting goods store, Lawrenceville, 12 miles
Nearby towns for a Lake Erin trip
- Tucker2 miles
- Clarkston4 miles
- Doraville4 miles
Lake Erin, county by county
- DeKalb Countyseat: Decatur
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Which fish
Know what you hooked at Lake Erin
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Answers
Things to know before you fish Lake Erin
What part of Georgia holds Lake Erin?
Georgia maps place it in DeKalb County, about 2 miles from Tucker.
How big is Lake Erin?
Close to 6 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Lake Erin?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Lake Erin?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Lake Erin?
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 Lake Erin?
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 Lake Erin?
Drive 4 miles to Angler's Corner.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Lake Erin?
Try Kelly Cofer Park Lake, under a mile away.
A weekend at Lake Erin starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.