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Allatoona Lake - This is the oldest US Army Corps of Engineers lake. This 11,860-acre US Army Corps of Engineers impoundment of the Etowah River is 30 miles north of Atlanta. Allatoona features convenient boat ramp access and parking, as well as camping opportunities. The lake receives heavy use from boaters, skiers and anglers given its close proximity to Atlanta.
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. More than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking and swimming at our parks, camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and observing wildlife along the beautiful shoreline.
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a wonderful surrounding for a variety of recreational opportunities. Carters Lake is popular for camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, mountain biking and hunting activities. Located between Calhoun and Ellijay on the Coosawattee River, Carters Lake is about a two-hour drive from Atlanta. This 3,220-acre reservoir is Georgia's deepest, with steep bluff banks and an undeveloped shoreline.
Clarks Hill Lake & J. Strom Thurmond Lakeat border of GA and Clarks Hill, SC
Clarks Hill (known as J. Strom Thurmond in S.C.) is Georgias largest reservoir at 71,535 acres. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir is located 30 miles northeast of Augusta on the Savannah River. The numerous creeks feeding the lake, over 1,200 miles of shoreline and large areas of open water provide a wide range of fishing opportunities. This lake is loaded with scenic lakefront campsites. Many of them are dog friendly.
Goat Rock Lake features 25 miles of shoreline with 940-acre lake. It is formed by Goat Rock Dam. It's source is the Chattahoochee River. Boating and fishing are accessible from the Sandy Point Recreation Area. Sandy Point Access Area Located just south of Bartlett's Ferry Dam tailrace, Sandy Point Access Area sits on the west side of Goat Rock Lake in Lee County, AL. While this is a good spot for bank fishermen because of the available shoreline, there is also a paved boat ramp, a picnic area with several tables, and a parking lot. It also has the Goat Rock Recreation Area with a boat ramp and bank fishing.
Lake Lanier in Buford and Gainesville is also known as Lake Sidney Lanier. Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America’s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and many recreational activities. It has 692 miles of shoreline. Its 38,000-acre reservoir operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. Lanier receives heavy fishing pressure due to the large regional population. Spotted bass, crappie, striped bass and catfish are favorite targets of Lake Lanier anglers. There are many parks and campgrounds at this lake.
Lake Hartwell is a large 56,000-acre reservoir on the Savannah River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake provides a wide variety of fish habitats, ranging from rocky bluffs on the upper Tugaloo River arm to shallow cove pockets and sandy flats in the middle and lower sections of the lake. Boat access is available at many locations around the shoreline at boat ramps operated by the Corps of Engineers and State Parks
Lake Chatuge - Lake Chatuge is a 7,050-acre Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir located on the North Carolina border. Sport fishing is popular at Chatuge, both in the reservoir and in the Hiwassee River below the dam. Concrete weirs have been installed below the dam to provide a steady flow of water and to increase oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic animals. Wade fishing for trout is popular here since fish are attracted to the weirs, where food is abundant. Fishing and boating regulations are restricted to the waters governed by each state, so anglers must pay careful attention to laws.
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. More than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking and swimming at our parks, camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and observing wildlife along the beautiful shoreline.
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a wonderful surrounding for a variety of recreational opportunities. Carters Lake is popular for camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, mountain biking and hunting activities. Located between Calhoun and Ellijay on the Coosawattee River, Carters Lake is about a two-hour drive from Atlanta. This 3,220-acre reservoir is Georgia's deepest, with steep bluff banks and an undeveloped shoreline.
Clarks Hill Lake & J. Strom Thurmond Lakeat border of GA and Clarks Hill, SC
Clarks Hill (known as J. Strom Thurmond in S.C.) is Georgias largest reservoir at 71,535 acres. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir is located 30 miles northeast of Augusta on the Savannah River. The numerous creeks feeding the lake, over 1,200 miles of shoreline and large areas of open water provide a wide range of fishing opportunities. This lake is loaded with scenic lakefront campsites. Many of them are dog friendly.
Goat Rock Lake features 25 miles of shoreline with 940-acre lake. It is formed by Goat Rock Dam. It's source is the Chattahoochee River. Boating and fishing are accessible from the Sandy Point Recreation Area. Sandy Point Access Area Located just south of Bartlett's Ferry Dam tailrace, Sandy Point Access Area sits on the west side of Goat Rock Lake in Lee County, AL. While this is a good spot for bank fishermen because of the available shoreline, there is also a paved boat ramp, a picnic area with several tables, and a parking lot. It also has the Goat Rock Recreation Area with a boat ramp and bank fishing.
Lake Lanier in Buford and Gainesville is also known as Lake Sidney Lanier. Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America’s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and many recreational activities. It has 692 miles of shoreline. Its 38,000-acre reservoir operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. Lanier receives heavy fishing pressure due to the large regional population. Spotted bass, crappie, striped bass and catfish are favorite targets of Lake Lanier anglers. There are many parks and campgrounds at this lake.
Lake Hartwell is a large 56,000-acre reservoir on the Savannah River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake provides a wide variety of fish habitats, ranging from rocky bluffs on the upper Tugaloo River arm to shallow cove pockets and sandy flats in the middle and lower sections of the lake. Boat access is available at many locations around the shoreline at boat ramps operated by the Corps of Engineers and State Parks
Lake Chatuge - Lake Chatuge is a 7,050-acre Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir located on the North Carolina border. Sport fishing is popular at Chatuge, both in the reservoir and in the Hiwassee River below the dam. Concrete weirs have been installed below the dam to provide a steady flow of water and to increase oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic animals. Wade fishing for trout is popular here since fish are attracted to the weirs, where food is abundant. Fishing and boating regulations are restricted to the waters governed by each state, so anglers must pay careful attention to laws.