46 public waters in the Northwest Georgia region — 21 lakes/reservoirs and 25 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an Georgia licence.
See every public fishing venue in Georgia on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lower Operating Pool (No Access) Pond (425 acres) sits in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area. A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Antioch Lake West, a 213-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Antioch Lake East, a 165-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Floyd County, Georgia — Selman Lakes is a 163-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Fulton, Berrien, Clarke and 2 more counties in Georgia — Martin Lake is a 101-acre lake, managed by City Land: A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Floyd County, Georgia — Wax Lake is a 93-acre lake, managed by Non-Governmental Organization: A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Berry Quarry (89 acres) sits in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Floyd County, Georgia — Lake Marvin is a 85-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Arrowhead Lake (78 acres) sits in Upson, Floyd and Clayton Counties, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Paris Lake, a 58-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Lake Conasauga (52 acres) sits in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Berry Reservoir, a 49-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
In Floyd County, Georgia, Mountain End Lake is a 34-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Thomas, Walker, Gordon and 2 more counties in Georgia — Scott Lake is a 29-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Padgetts Lake (26 acres) sits in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Johnston Lake (22 acres) sits in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Gordon and Floyd Counties, Georgia — Todd Lake is a 21-acre lake, managed by Non-Governmental Organization: A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Powers Lake Number One, a 17-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Jones Lakes, a 15-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Non-Governmental Organization: A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
Halls Lake (15 acres) sits in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Arrowhead Lake, a 10-acre lake in Floyd County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): A north-Georgia mountain lake (TVA or Georgia Power) — largemouth, smallmouth and Spotted Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and a winter Crappie bite in cold, clear highland water. Several also hold stocked Trout near the dams.
A 251 km North Georgia river flowing through Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Floyd, Forsyth, and Lumpkin counties — spotted and largemouth bass anchor the fishery, with white bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and redbreast sunfish rounding out the mix. Common carp run large in these fertile waters and represent an under-fished opportunity for anglers seeking a different challenge.
Floyd County, Georgia — Coosa River is a 52 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
This compact North Georgia river (79 km, Floyd and Gordon counties) punches above its weight with striped and white bass, spotted bass, and multiple catfish species including flathead and blue catfish. Common carp are an under-fished asset in this fertile Piedmont system.
In Polk and Floyd Counties, Georgia, Dry Creek is a 29 km river or creek. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
In Floyd and Chattooga Counties, Georgia, Armuchee Creek is a 23 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Little Armuchee Creek runs 20 km through Chattooga and Floyd Counties, Georgia: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Beech Creek (17 km) flows through Floyd County, Georgia. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Silver Creek runs 20 km through Floyd and Polk Counties, Georgia: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Polk and Floyd Counties, Georgia — Little Cedar Creek is a 17 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Floyd County, Georgia — Little Dry Creek is a 14 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Floyd, Walker and Gordon Counties, Georgia — Johns Creek is a 15 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Heath Creek (13 km) flows through Floyd County, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In Floyd County, Georgia, Dykes Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
In Floyd, Bartow and Gordon Counties, Georgia, Woodward Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Big Cedar Creek runs 11 km through Floyd County, Georgia: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Floyd County, Georgia — Spring Creek is a 11 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
In Floyd and Chattooga Counties, Georgia, Cabin Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In Floyd County, Georgia, Hamilton Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Floyd County, Georgia — Big Dry Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In Floyd and Chattooga Counties, Georgia, Kings Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
In Polk and Floyd Counties, Georgia, Lake Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In Bartow and Floyd Counties, Georgia, Jones Branch is a 8 km river or creek. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Locust Branch runs 3 km through Floyd County, Georgia: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Kanady Creek (6 km) flows through Floyd County, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Floyd County, Georgia — Mount Hope Creek is a 7 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Across its mapped waters, Floyd County holds 33 species on PiscaMaps, including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Redbreast Sunfish and Longnose Gar.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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