Fishing in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region

The inlet streams feeding Lake Lanier offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Lake Lanier Inlet (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Lake Lanier Inlet, Georgia

The inlet streams feeding Lake Lanier offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Lake Allatoona (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Lake Allatoona, Georgia

Lake Allatoona offers excellent fishing in the Metro Atlanta & North Central with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Chattahoochee River (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Chattahoochee River, Georgia

Chattahoochee River offers excellent fishing in the Metro Atlanta & North Central with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: Special trout regulations apply - check the current trout regs for the section you fish.
• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. West Point Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

West Point Lake, Georgia

West Point Lake offers excellent fishing in the Metro Atlanta & North Central with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. North Metro Atlanta Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

North Metro Atlanta Lake, Georgia

North Metro Atlanta Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Metro Atlanta & North Central of Georgia with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: North Metro Atlanta Lake →

6. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Lake K10, Georgia

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Metro Atlanta & North Central of Georgia with scenic natural surroundings.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: Langdale Park Boat Ramp →

7. Lake Acworth (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Lake Acworth, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. American Legion Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

American Legion Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Lake Ann (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Lake Ann, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: Lake McIntosh Boat Ramp →

10. Lake Asa (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Lake Asa, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: Lake Oliver Marina →

11. Bakers Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bakers Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Bazeman Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bazeman Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Black Jack Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Black Jack Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Black Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Black Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Blue Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Blue Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Blue Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Blue Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: White Oak Creek Boat Ramp →

17. Blue Sink (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Blue Sink, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Blues Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Blues Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Bluff Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bluff Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: Carter's Bight Landing →

20. Boggs Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boggs Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Boggy Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boggy Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Bone Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bone Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Boneyard Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boneyard Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: Boneyard Lake →

24. Bonnet Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bonnet Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Bonnett Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bonnett Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Bonnie Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bonnie Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Boone Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boone Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Boons Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boons Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Booth Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Booth Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Boring Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boring Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Bowens Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bowens Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Boykin Ponds (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Boykin Ponds, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Brentley Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Brentley Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Brewer Pond (historical) (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Brewer Pond (historical), Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Brice Pond (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Brice Pond, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Brickyard Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Brickyard Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: Brickyard Lake →

37. Bridge Lake (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout)

Bridge Lake, Georgia

Named lake in the Metro Atlanta & North Central Region region of Georgia.

• Striped bass, white bass & hybrids · Limit: 15 combined (only 2 over 22 in) · River exceptions: 2-fish limits (see waterbody_rules)
• Spotted bass · Limit: 10 (with black bass limit) · Lake Lanier: min 14 in
• Trout (brook, rainbow, brown) · Limit: 8 combined · Special waters differ (delayed harvest, C&R)

Boat Launch: East Launch →