Elbert County · reservoir · 7 acres
McLaughlin Lake
McLaughlin Lake is a reservoir in Elbert County, Georgia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Georgia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
90°
67°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
93°
70°
16 mph
73%
Sun
Storms
83°
71°
10 mph
83%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gum Log Branch2.4 mi
- Little Coldwater Creek2.5 mi
- Cole Lake Three3.0 mi
- Rock Branch3.1 mi
- Cole Lake Two3.6 mi
- Cole Lake One3.7 mi
- Double Branch3.5 mi
- Little Cedar Creek4.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official GA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McLaughlin Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McLaughlin Lake?+
Yes — Georgia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McLaughlin Lake?+
McLaughlin Lake is a reservoir in Elbert County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.