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Venable Lake Fishing
A 37-acre Georgia lake in DeKalb County.
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DeKalb County
Venable Lake in brief
Plan on 37 acres of lake water when you visit Venable Lake in DeKalb County. Head to Stone Mountain, around 1 mile away, for supplies.
Expect largemouth bass, black crappie and bluegill, going by WRD records. Bank anglers get 1 pier or bank fishing site.
37acres
0public ramps
3species listed
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Fish WRD names for Venable Lake
This list for Venable Lake merges the WRD access point flags, forecast species and any state records set here.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Ramps around Venable Lake
The WRD access layer shows no ramp at Venable Lake; nearby options are below.
Land-based fishing at Venable Lake
- Venable Lakebank fishing area, Stone Mountain Memorial Park Authority
Other boat ramps near Venable Lake
- Stone Mountain Lake Boat RampStone Mountain Lake, 1 mile east
- Panola Mountain State Park, Lower AlexanderLower Alexander Lake, 11 miles south
- Panola Mountain State Park, Upper AlexanderUpper Alexander Lake, 12 miles south
- Randy Poynter Boat RampRandy Poynter, 12 miles east
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 14 miles northwest
- Medlock Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 14 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Creel and size limits at Venable 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 |
No water-specific exception names Venable Lake, so statewide freshwater limits govern it unless signs say otherwise.
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
A side-by-side of Venable Lake and its neighbors
The closest lake with its own page is Stone Mountain Lake, 1 mile away; the biggest nearby is Stone Mountain Lake.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venable Lake | 37 | 0 | lake | 3 | |
| Stone Mountain Lake | 1 mile northeast | 363 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Wade-Walker Park Lake | 2 miles southwest | 3 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Hairston Park Lake | 3 miles southwest | 6 | 0 | lake | 2 |
| Kelly Cofer Park Lake | 6 miles northwest | 7 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Lake Erin | 6 miles northwest | 6 | 0 | lake | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Around Venable Lake on the map
Other lakes a short haul from Venable Lake
- Stone Mountain Lake1 mile northeast
- Wade-Walker Park Lake2 miles southwest
- Hairston Park Lake3 miles southwest
- Kelly Cofer Park Lake6 miles northwest
- Lake Erin6 miles northwest
River pages near Venable Lake
- Yellow River5 miles
- South River11 miles
- Alcovy River17 miles
Where to grab bait close to Venable Lake
- Ravi's Food Martbait and tackle shop, Lithonia, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1585 Scenic Hwysporting goods store, Snellville, 10 miles
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 10 miles
- Gander Mountain, 1200 Scenic Hwybait and tackle shop, Lawrenceville, 11 miles
- Mariachi Pepe Lopezmarina, Duluth, 12 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 12 miles
Towns to bunk in for a Venable Lake weekend
- Stone Mountain1 mile
- Pine Lake3 miles
- Mountain Park3 miles
County guides covering Venable Lake
- DeKalb Countyseat: Decatur
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Which fish
Telling apart the fish of Venable Lake
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Answers
What gets asked most about Venable Lake
How do I locate Venable Lake on a Georgia map?
Point the truck toward DeKalb County, about 1 mile from Stone Mountain.
How many surface acres does Venable Lake spread over?
It measures about 37 acres.
How many public launch ramps reach Venable Lake?
A boat needs a nearby launch; none is mapped here.
What might a Georgia angler hook at Venable Lake?
Listed fish: largemouth bass, black crappie and bluegill.
What are the creel limits on Venable Lake?
No exception is listed, so statewide limits such as 50 bream and 8 walleye apply.
What do visitors pay to fish Venable 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.
Who sells tackle near Venable Lake?
Ravi's Food Mart, about 7 miles away.
Where else could I wet a line close to Venable Lake?
Closest page: Stone Mountain Lake, 1 mile.
Set a date for Venable Lake
All Georgia fees and limits sit on the license page.