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Index of Small Lakes By County

Appling County 90. Lake Mayers
Banks County 28. Commerce Watershed Lake
Barrow County 44. Fort Vargo State Park 156. Twin Lakes 169. Winder City Pond
Ben Hill County 98. Lakeview Park
Berrien County 86 . Lake Lewis
119. Paradise Public Fishing Area 125. Ray's Mill Pond Bryan County
43. Fort Stewart Ponds 68. J F Gregory Lake Butts County 67. Indian Springs State Park Lake Carroll County 73. John Tanner State Park Lakes 81. Lake Carroll Charlton County 134. S.C. Foster State Park 144. Suwannee Canal Recreation Area Chatham County 33. Crystal Lake Catfish Farm 89. Lake Mayer 103. Louis Scott Stell Lake 127. Red Gate Plantation Lakes Chattooga County 72. James "Sloppy" Floyd'State Park Lakes Clarke County 23. Chapman Lake Clayton County 10. Blalock Reservoir 25. Clayton County Intemational Park 69. J. W. Smith Reservoir 138. Shamrock, Reservoir 147. Talmadge 12 Oaks Cobb County 47. G.B.'s Lake 78 . Lake Acworth 140. Sope Creek Unit Lake Coffee County 54. Grantham Ponds Colquitt County 92. Lake Murphy 128. Reed Bingham State Park Cook County 74. Joiner Farm Ponds Coweta County 167. Welcome Farms Lake Crisp County 161. Walker Whiddon Ponds DeKalb County 22. Chapel Hill Park 34 . Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve 40. Exchange Park 50. Glen Emerald Park

57. Hairston Park 61. Henderson Park 76. Kelly Cofer Park 115. Murphy Candler Park 141. Stone Mountain Park Lakes 142. Summergate Park 160. Wade-Walker Park Dodge County 36. Dodge County Public Fishing Area Dougherty County 122. Pretoria Station Shooting Preserve 157. Twin Lakes Douglas County 145. Sweetwater Creek State Park Early County 77. Kolomoki Mounds State Park Lakes Emanuel County 48. George L. Smith Park 126. Raymond Riner Farm Evans County 38. Evans County Public Fishing Area Fannin County 130. Rock Creek Lake Fayette County 84. Lake Horton Reservoir 85. Lake Kedron 117. Padgett Lake Floyd County 88. Lake Marvin 120. Paris Lake 132. Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public
FishinQ Area Forsyth County
124. Rainbow Ranch Franklin County
159. Victoria Bryant State Park Fulton County
17. Bull Sluice Lake Glascock County
56 . Haddens Lake Glynn County
11. Blythe Island Regional Park Lake Gordon County
135. Salacoa Creek Park Gwinnett County
27. Collins Hill Park 49. George Pierce Park 80. Lake Carlton 129. Rhodes Jordan Park 139. ' Shorty Howell Park 152. Tribble Mill Park Habersham County 94 . Lake Russell 102. Littletons Fishing Lake 116. Nancytown Lake Haralson County 39. Evelyn S. Wade Park 60. Helton-Holland Park Lake Harris County 18. Callaway Gardens Lake 45. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Lakes

Hart County 163. Walkers Lake
Henry County 31. County Line Lake
Houston County 66. Houston Lake
Irwin County 29. Cooks Lake
Jackson County 32. Crow's Lake
Jasper County 105. Marben Public Fishing Area 114. Mt. Gilead Lake
Jenkins County 104. Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
Jones County 64. Hillsboro Lake
112. Miller Creek Lake Lamar County
5. Barnesville Reservoir Lanier County
4. Banks Lake Laurens County
16. Buckeye Park Lake Liberty County
106. Martin's Ponds 118. Pamona Lake
143. Sunshine Lakes Long County
113. Morgari Lake Camper Park Lumpkin County
35. Dockery Lake Macon County
110. Menonite Lake Madison County
14. Brandon Brooke Lake McDuffie County
109. McDuffie Public Fishing Area Mcintosh County
2. Altamaha Waterfowl Refuge Lakes Meriwether County
91. Lake Meriwether Monroe County
64. High Falls State Park Morgan County
59. Hard Labor Creek State Park Lakes Murray County
42. Fort Mountain State.Park 82. Lake Conasauga 121. Peeples Lake And Murray Lake Muscogee County 19. Carver Park Lake 30. Cooper Creek Park Lake 41. Flatrock Park Lake 83 . Lake Heath 164. Watershed Lake # 14 165. Watershed Pond #1 Newton County 96. Lake Varner (Newton County Reservoir) 155 . Turner Lake

Index of Small Lakes By County

Oglethorpe County 166. Watson Mill State Park (raceway)
Pierce County 12. Boatright's Pond
Putnam County 131. Rock Eagle Lake
Rabun County 8. Black Rock Lake
137. Seed Lake 146. Tallulah Falls Lake Richmond County 51. Gordon Lakes 93. Lake Olmstead 111. Merry Brothers Fish Ponds 136. Sears Lakes Rockdale County
9. Black Shoals Lake 15 . Brooks Lake Screven County 154. Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area Seminole County 168. Whittakers Pond Spalding County 55. Griffin City Reservoir Stephens County 170. Yonah Lake Stewart County 13. Bradley Impoundment Talbot County 7. Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Taliaferro County 1. A.H.Stephens State Park Tattnall County 52. ,Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park Lake 133. Rogers State Prison Taylor County 108. McCant's Mill Pond Terrell County, 70. Jack and Arline's Catfish Ponds Thomas County 3. B. J. Catfish Ponds 20. ,Cassidy Road pond 24. Cherokee Lake 148. Thomas County Pond Toombs County 150. Todd Catfish Farm Towns County 37. Dyer's Farms Inc. 62. Hickory Nut Cove Trout Farm Treutlen County 151. Treutlen County Public Fishing Area Troup County 65. Hogansville City Reservoir Union County 95. Lake Trahlyta 97. Lake Winfield Scott 153. Trophy Trout Ranch Upson County 149. Thomaston City Lake

Walker County 123 . Queen City Lake
Ware County , 99. Laura S. Walker State Park Lake
Washington County 58. Hamburg State Park Lake 75. Jordan Mill Pond
100. Lewis Lake 107. Mathis Lake Wayne County 71. Jackson's Pine Lake Campground 87. Lake Lindsay Grace Wheeler County 101. Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake White County 158. Unicoi Lake Whitfield County 26. Cohutta Fisheries Center Wilcox 162. Walker's Mill Pond Wilcox County 46. Fuller Lake , 53. Gordons Fish Pond 63. Hidden Lakes Wilkes County 79. Lake Boline Wilkinson County
6. Bear Camp Lake

1. A.H. Stephens State Park Location: Taliaferro County, off GA Hwy 22 just north of Crawfordville Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-456-2602 Size: three lakes; 1, 15, and 30 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, camping, snack shop, rental boats, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only, one acre lake for youth fishing, 30 acre lake for group campers use only, also 15 acre lake for public fishing only
2. Altamaha Waterfowl Refuge Lakes Location: Mcintosh County, 2 miles south of Darien off U.S. Hwy 17 Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-437-4569 Size: three lakes; 1/2, 12, and 20 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: fishing piers
Open: all year, 24 hours each day Other: boats may use electric motors only
3. B. J. Catfish Ponds
Location: Thomas County, 7 miles east of Thomasville on GA Hwy 122 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-226-7629 Size: two ponds, 1.5 acre and 1 acre Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: per pound of fish caught
Open: all year, Monday through Saturday Other: fishing mainly for catfish
4. Banks Lake Location: Lanier County, 2 miles west of Lakeland on GA Hwy 122 Ownership: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Telephone: 912-496-7366 Size: 4000 acres, 1000 acres open waters Fish Species: bass, bream, crappie, gar and pickere,1 Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp, dock accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year; sunrise to sunset Other: no trot lines or other set tackle allowed, special permit required for night fishing
5. Barnesville Reservoir Location: Lamar County, off Hwy 36 in Barnesville Ownership: City of Barnesville Telephone: 770-358-3431 Size: 160 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: yearly permits Facilities: boat ramp
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only

6. Bear Camp Lake Location: Wilkinson County, 3/4 mile south of Irwinton on U. S. 441 , then left on Bear Camp Road Ownership: private Telephone: 912-946-2377 Size: 45 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and black crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: boat rental, restrooms, tent sites, R V sites, camp sites
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only
7. Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Location: Talbot County, approximately 7 miles northeast of Talbotton, 1 mile north of Pobiddy Road on Bunkham Road Ownership:' Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-846-8448 Size: 200 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license Facilities: fishing pier with wheelchair access, concrete boat ramp, restrooms, primitive camping
Open: ?II year from sunrise to sunset Other: outboard motors permitted at idle speed only
8. Black Rock Lake . Location: Rabun County, on Taylor's Chapel Road inside Black Rock Mountain State Park Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. . Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-746-2141 Size: 17 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and trout Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: cottages and campsites (not adjacent to lake), hiking trails, senic overlooks, picnic tables, fishing pier that is wheelchair accessible
Open: all year 7:00am - 10:00pm Other: Lake is 2241 feet above sea level -
9. Black Shoals Lake Location: Rockdale County, North of Conyers on GA Hwy 20, tum right on Bethal Rd and then left on Black Shoals Rd Ownership: Rockdale County Telephone: 770-785-5922 Size: 650 acres Fish Species: largemouth bass, bream, channnel cat, crappie Fees: $1.00 entry fee, $1.00 boat launch for county residents, $5.00 entry and $5.00 boat launch for non residents Facilities: boat ramp, boat dock, picnic area and pavilion, restrooms
Open: hours vary seasonally, call for details Other: electric motors only, 16 foot maximum length for motorized boats, no gas motors allowed on lake

10. Blalock Reservoir Location: Clayton County, south of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41 Ownership: Clayton County Water Authority
Telephone: 770-603-5605 Size: 260 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee or season pass Facilities: picnic tables, a boat ramp, restrooms, accessible to persons with disabilities

Open: all year Other: boats 16 feet or less with electric motors only are allowed

11. Blythe Island Regional Park Lake Location: Glynn County, Blythe Island Regional Park Road off GA Hwy 303 Ownership: Glynn County
Telephone: 912-261-3805 Size: 15 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: adults $5.00 daily, $2.00 refund if permit pass is returned Facilities: boat ramp, picnic area, store, camping, saltwater marina (South Brunswick River), boat rental, bait

Open: all year sunrise to sunset
Other: electric motors only; river access; accessible to persons with disabilities

12. Boatright's Pond Location: Pierce County, 3 miles north of Bristol on Winn Road 1 mile west of GA Hwy 121 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-647-5486 Size: 70 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: boat ramp

Open: all year, from 6 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday Other: boats may use electric motors only

13. Bradley Impoundment Location: Stewart County, on GA Hwy 39 north of Georgetown (follow signs) on Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Ownership: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Telephone: 334-687-4065 Size: 150 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie and others Fees: no special fees, Georgia fishing license required, some creel limits

Open: year round, daylight hours only
Other: open to foot travel or bicycle only, or boat access from Walter F. George Reservoir, no electric or gasoline motors allowed, swimming camping, fires and firearms not allowed

14. Brandon Brooke Lake

Location: Madison County, between Danielsville and Comer on

Winns Lake Road

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Ownership: private

Size: 5 acres

Fish Species: channel catfish

Fees: daily fee

Facilities: bank fishing only

Open: March through October (or longer); Mon. through Thurs. from 8 am to 9 pm, Fri. and Sat. from 8 am until midnight, Sun. from noon until 9 pm

15. Brooks Lake Location: Rockdale County, 6 miles north of Conyers on Bethel Road between GA Hwy 138 and GA Hwy 20 Ownership: private' Telephone: 770-483-4833 Size: 50 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily and boat launching fees Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, sWimming, restrooms
Open: February through November Other: boats may use electric motors only
16. Buckeye Park Lake Location: Laurens County, on Buckeye Road off U.S. Hwy 80 in East Dublin " Ownership: City of East Dublin
Telephone: 912-272-6883 Size: three ponds, largest is 3 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp
Open: all year
17. Bull Sluice Lake Location: Fulton County, southeast of Roswell on Azalea Drive Ownership: Georgia Power Telephone: 770-321-2064 Size: 500 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish, yellow perch, crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, playground
Open: all year, from 7 am to 6 pm each day Other: no swimming; no trout stamp is needed to fish in Bull Sluice Lake (between Roswell Road Bridge and Morgan Falls Dam), but a trout stamp is needed to keep any trout caught.
18. Callaway Gardens Lake Location: Harris County, on U.S. Hwy 27 just south of Pine Mountain Ownership: Callaway Gardens Foundation Telephone: 800-CALLAWAY Size: 175 acres (only one lake open to fishing) Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: daily fee which includes boat rental FaCilities: restrooms, restaurant, tackle and tackle rental, bait, playground, swimming, more, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: 7 am to 7 pm(spring/summer) 9am to 5 pm (fall Iwinter) weekday by appt. Other: fishing with rental boats only method allowed, cost included in daily fee, fly fishing guide available
19. Carver Park Lake Location: Muscogee County, on Hunter Road off Schataulga Road near Ft. Benning Ownership:" City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept. Telephone: 706-653-4441 or 706-653-4176 Size: 12 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, restrooms,picnic tables, snacks, trails, gymnasium, swimming pool, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year, from sunrise until 11 pm

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20. Cassidy Road Pond Location: Thomas County, on Cassidy Road 1 mile from Thomasville off U.S. Hwy 84 Bypass Ownership: City of Thomasville Telephone: 912-228-7673 Size: 3 acres Fish Species: channel catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, fishing pier, picnic tables, worm bed, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: June through November, daylight hours only Other: 10 fish limit
22. Chapel Hill Park Location: DeKalb County, 3 miles south of 120 on Wesley Chapel Road Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 14 acres / 33 acre park Fish Species: bass, bream, crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, nature trail
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: non motorized boats only
23. Chapman Lake Location: Clarke County, in Sandy Creek Park, 3 miles north of Athens off U.S. Hwy 441 Ownership: Clarke County Telephone: 706-354-1500 Size: 260 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: rental canoes, refreshments, primitive camping
Open: daily except Wednesday during summer, open Thursday through Sunday from October - March, hours vary Other: boats may use electric motors only
24. Cherokee Lake Location: Thomas County, on Smith Avenue off U.S. Hwy 84 just east of downtown Thomasville Ownership: City of Thomasville Telephone: 912-228-7673 Size: 25 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms and playground
Open: all year, daylight hours only Other: boats restricted to 10 hp or less
25. Clayton County International Park Location: Clayton County, 5 miles west of Stockbridge off GA Hwy 138 on Walt Stephens Road Ownership: Clayton County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 770-478-1932 Size: 15 acres Fish Species: bass, channel catfish and crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee during summer months when beach is open Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, snack shop, tackle, bait; beach area available on seperate lake
Open: all year from 10 am to 8 pm '. Other: Fishing available from 8:00am - dark

26. Cohutta Fisheries Center Location: Whitfield County, 1 mile north of Cohutta on Red Clay Road Ownership: University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service Telephone: 706-694-8830 Size: several ponds 0.25 to 1 acre Fish Species: channel catfish; trout (Nov. through May) Fees: per pound of fish caught Facilities: bank fishing only, restrooms, public aquarium, picnic area
Open: year round
27. Collins Hill Park Location: Gwinnett County, 2 miles west of Lawrenceville on Collins Hill Road Ownership: Gwinnett County Telephone: 770-822-5151 Size: 58 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, restrooms, swimming, playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball/softball fields, accessible to persons with disabilities Open: all year, 7 am to 12 pm
28. Commerce Watershed Lake Location: Banks County, on Level Grove Road 2 miles east of GA Hwy 98 north of Maysville Ownership: City of Commerce Telephone: 706-335-6330 Size: 60 acres FishSpecies: bass, catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only
29. Cooks Lake Location: Irwin County, 7.5 miles south of Ocilla on GA Hwy 90 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-468-5750 Size: 26 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily and boat launching fee Facilities: boat ramp and picnic tables
Open: March through May, Saturday only from 7 am to 5 pm Other: boats may use electric motors only, no alcohol allowed
30. Cooper Creek Park Lake Location: Muscogee County, on Mildgen Road 3 miles east of Columbus off Reese Road and U.S. Hwy 80 Ownership: City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept.
Telephone: 706-653-4441 or 706-653-4176 Size: 48 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, restrooms, playground, walking trail Open: all year, from sunrise until 11 pm

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31. County Line Lake Location: Henry County, 10 miles south of Conyers on GA Hwy 138 at intersection of GA Hwy 155 Ownership: private Telephone: 770-507-1710 Size: 2.5 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, carp and crappie Fees: $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child for 12 hours fishing time: summer rates higher Facilities: restrooms, camping, tackle, bait
Open: all year from 6 am to 10:30 pm, open 24 hours on summer weekends Other: Summer rates = $7.00 per adult, 7 pound limit
$4.00 per child, 4 pound limit
32. Crow's Lake Location: Jackson County, on GA Hwy 11 just west of Jefferson Ownership: private Telephone: 706-367-8817 Size: three lakes; 35, 6 and 2 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, and channel catfish Fees: daily and per pound of fish caught Facilities: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables, bait, tackle, night lights
Open: May 1 - Oct 1, closed on Sun. - Tues., Wed. & Thurs. open 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Fri. - Sat. open 8:00am - 10:00pm Other: anglers must keep all fish except bass, live catfish available for sale on Saturday
33. Crystal Lake Catfish Farm Location: Chatham County, off Little Neck Road 0.25 miles south of Interstate 16 at the Bloomingdale Road exit
Ownership: private Telephone: 912/748-1784 Size: 20 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie Fees: adults $6.00 per day up to 251bs of fish, 6 - 10 = $3.00 per day, under 6 free Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables; restrooms, limited camping, snack shop, tackle, bait
Open: all year from 6 am to 11 pm each day Other: electric motors only
34. Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve Location: DeKalb County, 3 miles south of Lithonia on Klondike Road Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 770-371-2631 Size: 535 acres ~ Fish Species: bass and bream Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, nature trails
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only

35. Dockery Lake Location: Lumpkin County, WithinChestatee Wildlife Management Area, off of Hwy. 60 from Dahlonaga Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-864-6173 Size: 3 acres Fish Species: trout Fees: daily parking fee Facilities: camping

Open: last Saturday in March through October 31 Other: check with Forest Service to confirm opening dates

36. Dodge County Public Fishing Area

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Location: Dodge County, 3 miles southeast of Eastman off U.S. Hwy 23 and 341 on Dodge Lake Road

Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources

Telephone: 912-374-6765

Size: 104 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish

Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one ~ay fishing license

Facilities: concrete boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, nature trail, fishing pier accessible to persons with disabilities

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset
Other: outboard motors over 10 hp must operate at idle speed only

37. Dyer's Farms Inc. Location: Towns County, south of Hiawassee on GA Hwy 75 Ownership: private Telephone: 706-896-3915 Size: 0.25 acre Fish Speqies: trout Fees: per pound of fish caught

Open: all year, Monday through Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm

38. Evans County Public Fishing Area Location: Evans County, on County Road 197 off U.S. Hwy 280, 8 miles east of Claxton
Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: 912-739-1139 or 912-685-6425 Size: three lakes; 8, 30, and 84 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie
Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license Facilities: boat ramps, picnic tables, restrooms, fishing piers

Open: year round, sunrise to sunset each day Other: boatsmay use electric motors only

39. Evelyn S. Wade Park Location: Haralson County, 2 miles east of Buchanan on Ga. Hwy 120 Ownership: City of Buchanan Telephone: 770-646-3081 Size: 120 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: daily fee, boat launching and swimming cost extra Facilities: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables, camping, swimming

Open: May through August, 8 am to 8 pm Other: gasoline motors allowed

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40. Exchange Park
Location: DeKalb County, just south of Interstate 20 on Exchange Trail off Columbia Drive Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation
Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 173 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish
Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, and a nature trail
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only
41. Flatrock Park Lake
Location: Muscogee County, on Warm Springs Road 4 miles north of U.S. Hwy 80 (Manchester Expressway) Ownership: City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept.
Telephone: 706-653-4441 or 706-653-4173 Size: 10 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables and restrooms
Open: all year
42. Fort Mountain State Park Location: Murray County, 8 miles east of Chatsworth off GA Hwy 52 Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: 706-695-2621 Size: 17 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish
Fees: $2.'00 parking fee Facilities: bank fishing only, camping, picnic tables, restrooms, swimming during summer, canoes,kayaks
Open: all year, 7 am to 10 pm Other: non-motorized boats only, no minnows allowed for bait
43. Fort Stewart Ponds Location: Bryan County, accessible from GA Hwys 119 and 144, on the Fort Stewart Military Reservation Ownership: Department of the Army
Telephone: 912-767-2584 Size: twenty-two lakes which total 1,437 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie, hybrid bass, redear sunfish Fees: state fishing license and a Fort Stewart fishing permit ($20.00 per year) Facilities: picnic tables, pavilions, automated pass & permit system, can check in by phone or by internet: www.stewart.army.mil/outdoorrec
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only except on 1070 acre Canoochee Creek pond, anglers must wear personal notation devices at all times

44. Fort Vargo State Park Location: Barrow County, 1 mile south of Winder on GA Hwy 81
Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources

Telephone: 770-867-3489 Size: 260 acres
Fish Species: 'bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie and carp
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramps, boat rentals, restrooms, camping, swimming, cottages, playground, picnic tables, minature golf, beach, shelters, canoes, paddle boats, jon boats

Open: all year, 7 am to 10 pm
Other: 10 hp motor restriction, boats allowed from 7 am until sunset jon boats available with or without motors

45. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Lakes

Location: Harris County, accessible by either GA Hwy 354 or GA Hwy 190 just east of Pine Mountain

Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga.

Department of Natural Resources

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Telephone: 706-663-4858

Size: two lakes;Franklin @23 acres, Lake Delano@18 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish

Fees: $2.00 parking fee

Facilities: picnic tables, tent and RV camping, cabins

Open: all year Other: Lake Franklin fishing by permit only

46. Fuller Lake Location: Wilcox County, 3 miles south of Abbeville on U.S. Hwy 129
Ownership: private Telephone: 912-467-2835 Size: 40 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie and chain pickerel
Fees: daily fee Facilities: gravel boat ramp

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset

47. G.B.'s Lake Location: Cobb County, on Hurt Road between Smyrna and Austell Ownership: private Telephone: 770-435-8396 Size: Two lakes, 45 acres and 1 acre Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: boat rental, snacks, bait

Open: all year during daylight hours, fishing available in winter weather permitting -
Other: boats may use electric motors only

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48. George L. Smith Park
Location: Emanuel County, 3.5 miles southeast of Twin City off GA Hwy 23

Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912~763-2759 Size: 412 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramp, boat rentals, picnic shelters, camping, cabins, canoes and boat motor rentals

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: 10 hp motor restriction

49. George Pierce Park

Location: Gwinnett County, just north of Suwanee @ 55 off

Buford Hwy

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Ownership: Gwinnett County
Telephone: 770-497-4007 Size: 0.75 acres
Fish Species: channel catfish
Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, portable restrooms, walking trails, soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, accessible to persons with disabilities

Open: all year, 7 am to 12 pm

50. Glen Emerald Park Location: beKalb County, on Foxhall Road off Bouldercrest Road north of Interstate 285 (Exit 37)
Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 26 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, crappie, channel catfish
Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, nature trail

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only

51. Gordon Lakes Location: Richmond County, on east side of Augusta, 1.5 miles south of the Savannah River on U.S. Hwy 278 Ownership: Richmond County Telephone: 706-796-5025 Size: two lakes, 20 acres each . F!sh Species: bass and bream Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp

Open: all year, 24 hours each day Other: boats may use electric motors only

52. Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park Lake Location: Tattnall County, just off U.S. Hwy 280 in Reidsville Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-557-7444 Size: 12 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: rental boats, picnic areas, campsites, swimming pool, 9 hole golf course, minature golf
Open: year round from sunrise io sunset Other: fishing from bank or rental boats only, electric motors are allowed
53. Gordons Fish Pond Location: Wilcox County, just north of Rochelle off GA Hwy 112 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-365-2640 Size: 20 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie and pickerel Fees: daily fee, $3.00 per person per day Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday
54. Grantham Ponds Location: Coffee County, 1 mile east of Nichols on GA Hwy 32 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-345-2952 Size: three lakes, 2 to 12 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: $5.00 daily fee Facilities: boat ramp on 12 acre pond
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: 5 hp motor restriction
55. Griffin City Reservoir Location: Spalding County, 6 miles west of Griffin on Cheatham, New Salem, and Vaughn roads, south of GA Hwy 92 Ownership: City of Griffin Telephone: 770-229-6423 Size: 375 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: Boat ramp only
Open: all year during daylight hours Other: boats may use electric motors only
56. Haddens Lake Location: Glascock County, north of Gibson on Hadden's Ranch Road off GA Hwy 171 and County Line Road Ownership: private Telephone: 706-598-3223 Size: 12 acres Fish Species: bass,bream, channel catfish adn crappie Fees: $2.00 per person
Open: all year except Sunday

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57. Hairston Park Location: DeKalb County, 5 miles southwest of Stone Mountain on North Hairston Road Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and. Recreation Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 6 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channelcatfi~h Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables and a nature trail
Open: air year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats ()nly
58. Hamburg State Park Lake Location: Washington County, 16 miles north of Sandersville off of Hwy 102 on Hamburg State Park Road Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-552-2393 Size: 225 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramp, boat rentals, picnic tables, restrooms, snack shop, tackle shop, camping, bait, ice,accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: 10 hp motor restriction; fishing and hunting licerises available
59. Hard Labor Creek State Park Lakes Location: Morgan County, off Fairplay Road 2 mill;ls north of Rutledge Ownership: Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-557-300t Size: two lakes; Lake Rutledge is 275 acres, Lake Brantley is 45acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: 18 holes golf, boat, paddle boat rentals, horseback riding, trails, swimming, beach, picnic shelters, group shelters, cabins
Open: all year, 7:00am - 10:00pm (for bank fishing)
Other. 10 hp motor restriction
60. Helton-Holland Park Lake L.ocation: Haralson County, 1.4 miles east of Tallapoosa City Hall on GA Hwy 78. Ownership: City of Tallapoosa Telephone: 770-574-2345 Size: 10 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: fishing permit required, $5.00 per person; per season, Facilities: restrooms, picnic tables, swimming
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: permit can be aquired from City of Tallapoosa Police Dept.

61. Henderson Park

Location: DeKalb County, 1 mile north of Tucker on Livsey Road

(off Chamblee-Tucker Road)

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Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation

Telephone: 404-371-2631

Size: 114 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie

Fees: no special fees

Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, nature trail

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowedin park, nonmotorized boats only

62. HickorY Nut Cove Trout Farm Location: Towns County, on Bell Creek Road off GA Hwy 75 south of Hiawassee

Ownership: private

Telephone: 706-896-5341

Size: three 0,25 acre ponds and 6 raceways

Fish Species: trout

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Fees: per pound charge includes cleaning and idng catch'

Facilities: rods and reels provided

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Open: all year from daylight until dark

.Other: a five acre pond is available to'bed and breakfast guests

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63. Hidden Lakes

Location: Wilcox County, 2 miles north of AbbevilLe .on U.S. Hwy

129



Ownership: private

Telephon'e: 912-467-2458

Size: four lakes, from 15 to 0.5 acres' ' .

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Fish Species: bass, bream, cha~nel ca.tfish andcrappie ,

Fees: daily fee

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Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables,'restrooms, tent camping

Open: all year from 7 am to 12 pm

Other: boats may use electric motors only, open later at night by

reservation

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64. High Falls State Park Location: Monroe County, 10 miles north of Forsyth on east side of 1-75 (Exit 65) on County Road 277
Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: 912-994-5080 . Size: 650 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, hybrid striped bass and white bass
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramp, rental boats, camping, picnic tables, swimming pool

Open: all year, 7 am until dark Other: 10 hp motorrestriclion

64. Hillsboro Lake Location: Jones County, 3 miles southeast of Hillsboro on County Road S2047 in the Oconee National Forest
Ownership: U.S. Forest Service
Telephone: 706-485-1776 Size: 2 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish
Fees: no special fees Facilities: picnic tables, grills, restrooms

Open: all year

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. 65. Hogansville City Reservoir Location: Troup County, on Blue Creek Road in Hogansville Ownership: City of Hogansville Telephone: 706-637-8629 Size: 82 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only
. 66. Houston Lake Location: Houston County, 5 miles east of Perry on SR127 Ownership: Houston County Telephone: 912-987-4280 Size: 180 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, and crappie Fees: none Facilities: boat launching, parking, bank fishing
Open: all year, daylight hours only Other: all motors idle speed only
'67. Indian Springs State Park Lake ~,<.' Location: Butts County, 4 miles southeast of J~ckson on Ga. Hwy
42 at Indian Springs' Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. ,, Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 770-504-2277 Size: 105 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramp, boat rental, camping, picnic tables, swimming, cottages and other activities Op~n: all year during daylight hours Other: 10 hp motor restriction
68. J F Gregory Lake , Location: Bryan County, JF Gregory Park Ford Ave, behind
Richmond Hill City Hall Ownership: City of Richmond Hill Telephone: 912-756-3345 Size: 2+ acres Fish Species: bass, bream,catfish Fees: free annual permit (obtain at City Hall) Facilities: park, pavillion, picnic area, trails, walking trails, fishing piers
Open: all year sunrise to sunset , Other: a colonial coast birding trail site
69. J. W. Smith Reservoir Location: Clayton County, 10 miles south of Jonesboro on Panhandle Road Ownership: Clayton County Water Authority Telephone: 770-603-5605 Size: 250 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee or season pass available Facilities: boat ramp, comfort station, picnic area
Open: lopen March - Septmeber Other: boats may use electric motors only

70. Jack and Arline's Catfish Ponds Location: Terrell County, on GA Hwy 49 in Dawson Ownership: private Telephone: 912-995-5524 Size: eighteen ponds, 1/2 - 3 acres Fish Species: bream and catfish Fees: daily and per pound of fish caught Facilities: bank fishing only, no boats allowed
Open: all year; Monday through Saturday from 8 am until 7 pm, closed Sunday
71. Jackson's Pine Lake Campground Location: Wayne County, 0.5 miles east of Gardi on Gardi Road Ownership: private Telephone: 912-427-3664 Size: 23 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and pickerel Fees: camping fee Facilities: boat ramps, tent and RV camping, picnic tables, restrooms,
Open: all year to campers only Other: boats may use electric motors only, lake open to campers only
72. ,James "Sloppy" Floyd State Park Lakes Location: Chattooga County, 3 miles south of Summerville on County Road 13 off U.S. Hwy 27 Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-857-0826 Size: two lakes, 35 acres and 16 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramps, boat rental, picnic tables, restrooms, swing sets, camping
Open: all year from 7 am until 10 pm Other: boats may use electric motors only
73. John Tanner State Park Lakes Location: Carroll County, 6 miles west of Carrollton off GA Hwy 16 Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 770-830-2222 Size: two lakes, 15 and 12 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: camping, swimming, rental boats, minature golf
Open: all year from 7 am until 10 pm Other: boats may use electric motors only No live minnows
74. Joiner Farm Ponds Location: Cook County, about 7 miles from Adel in Chaserville. Ownership: private Telephone: 912-549-8579 Size: four l;3kes, 15 to 7 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset

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75. Jordan Mill Pond Location: Washington County, 6 miles east of Sandersville on Jordan Mill Pond Road off GA Hwy 88 Ownership: private - Dale Jones Telephone: 912-552-6433 Size: 75 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie and pickerel Fees: $3.00 per person daily fee and a boat launching fee Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: electric motor only; LIMIT 1 pole plus $1.00 for each additional pole
76. Kelly Cofer Park Location: DeKalb County, 5 miles north of Clarkston on Ball Park Drive Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 17 acres Fish Species: bass and bream Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, swimming pool, nature trails
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motoried boats only
77. Kolomoki Mounds State Park Lakes Location: Early County, 5 miles north of Blakely off U.S. Hwy 27 on second Kolomoki Road Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-723-5296 .' Size: two lakes; 57 acres each .. Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramps, boat rentals, picnic shelters, fishing docks, camping
Open: all year, 7:00am - 10:00 pm Other: 10 hp motor restriction
78. Lake Acworth Location: Cobb County, south of Acworth on Beach Street at Cauble Park Ownership: City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. Telephone: 770-974-3112 Size: 90 acres t-=ish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie and carp Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramps, picnic tables, restrooms, swimming, consession stand, playground, pavillion rentals on weekends
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only
79. Lake Boline Location: Wilkes County, 2 miles west of Washington on Skull Shoals Road off GA Hwy 44 Ownership: City of WashingtonlWilkes County Telephone: 706-678-1049 Size: 60 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp and tent camping
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only

80. Lake Carlton Location: Gwinnett County, 3 miles west of Loganville on U.S. Hwy78 Ownership: private Telephone: 770-466-4829 Size: 10 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: rental boats, bait, tackle
Open: all year
81. Lake Carroll Location: Carroll County, northeast side of Carrollton on GA Hwy 166 Ownership: City of Carrollton Telephone: 770-832-1161 Size: 171 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: boat users must purchase annual permit Facilities: concrete boat ramp, limited bank access
Open: all year during daylight hours
82. Lake Conasauga Location: Murray County, 11 miles north of GA Hwy 52 on U.S. Forest Service Road 68 Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-695-6736 Size: 17 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and rainbow trout Fees: camping and picnic fees Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, camping, swimming (all available from April until October)
Open: all year, vehicle access from April 14 until the last weekend in October Other: boats may use electric motors only
83. Lake Heath Location: Muscogee County, on Datchett Drive off Windsor Drive near Columbus Metropolitan Airport Ownership: City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept. Telephone: 706-653-4441 Size: 22 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, restrooms, located in a city park with many recreational opportunities
Open: all year
84. Lake Horton Reservoir Location: Fayette County, on Antioch Road south of Fayette off GA Hwy 92 Ownership: Fayette County Telephone: 770-461-1146 Size: 780 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: none Facilities: 2 boat ramps, walking trails
Open: 6:30am - 6:30 pm EST and daylight savings time Other: electric motors only

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85. Lake Kedron Location: Fayette County, Fayette County, off Hwy 54, 'north on Pea'chtree Pkwy. Ownership: Fayette County Telephone: 770-461-1146 Size: 235 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish
, Fees: no special fees " Facilities: boat ramp, dock
,. Open: 6:30am to 6:30 pm daily Other: electric motors only
86. Lake Lewis Location: Berrien County, 4 miles east of Nashville on south side of GA Hwy 76 at the nine mile marker
" Ownership: private '. Telephone: 912-686-5014
Size: 1200 acres Fish Specie~: bass, bream, catfish and crappie . Fees: daily and, boat launching fee Facilities: boat ramp, restaurant open Thursday through Saturday
, Open: all year from daylight to dark
87. Lake Lindsay Grace
Location: Wayne County, on GA Hwy 99, 5 miles west of the intersection of GA Hwy 99 and 84 near Jesup Ownership: Wayne County " Telephone: 912-579-6475 , : Size: 234 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, tent camping, accessible to persons with disabilities
" Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: No race boats
88. Lake Marvin Location: Floyd County, 11.5 miles north of Rosedale on County Road 641 off GA Hwy 156 Ownership: Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council Telephone: 706-629-1969 Size: 90 acres Fish Species: bass and bream
, Fees: daily and boat launching fee Facilities: boat ramp, restrooms, boatsJor,rent
Open: all year from 7 am to 8 pm, closed Dec. - Feb. Other: 10 hp motor restriction
89. Lake Mayer Location: ,Chatham County, near Sally Moore Road and
, , Montgomery Cross Road on the south side of Savannah ,'. Ownership: Chatham County Recreation Department' '. Telephone: 912-652-6780 ,. Size: 35 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees except on rental of shelters Facilities: picnic tables, multiple use recreational complex
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only

90. Lake Mayers

Location: Appling County, 7 miles west of Baxley off State Road

1300 on County Road 56

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Ownership: Appling County

Telephone: 912-367-8177

Size: 170 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie

Fees: boat launching fee

Facilities: concrete boat ramps, swimming, picnic tables, restrooms

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset

91. Lake Meriwether Location: Meriwether County, 1 mile southwest of Woodbury, off Georgia Hwy 85 Alt Ownership: Meriwether County Telephone: 706-672-1314 Size: 144 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: camping, picnic tables

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only

92. Lake Murphy

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Location:, Colquitt County, 5 miles south of Moultrie on U.S. Hwy

319

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Ownership: Colquitt County Telephone: 706-894-7400 Size: 30 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp, picnic area

Open: all year ., Other: boats may use electric motors only

93. Lake Olmstead Location: Richmond County, in northeast Augusta off GA Hwy 28 near the Julian Smith Park Ownership: City of Augusta (operated by RichrTlOnd County)
Telephone: 706-796-5025 Size:, 87 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no 'special fees , Facilities: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables

Open: all year, 24 hours a day
Other: 9.9 hp motor restriCtion except on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday when larger motors may be used

94. Lake Russell

Location: Habersham County, just outside the city limits of

Cornelia off U,S. Hwy 123 East

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Ownership: U.S. Forest Service

Telephone: 706-754-6221

Size: 95 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie

Fees: daily parking fee

Facilities: concrete boat ramp, camping and swimming from the middle of May through October

Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only

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95. Lake Trahlyta Location: Union County, in Vogel State Park on U.S. Hwy 129 south of Blairsville
Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-745-2628 Size: 22 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and trout Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: swimming, paddle boating, cottages, camping, minature golf
Open: all year Other: No boats allowed
96. Lake Varner (Newton County Reservoir) Location: Newton County, 2 miles north of Covington on Alcovy Road Ownership: Newton County Telephone: 770-784-2000 Size: 800 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: $5 parking fee, $5 boat ramp fee waived for Newton and Walton County vehicles Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year, 7am to 9pm during sumer (EDT), 7 am to 6 pm during winter (EST) Other: boats may use electric motors only
97. Lake Winfield Scott Location: Union County, on GA Hwy 180 between Suches and Vogel State Park Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-745-6928 Size: 18 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, trout and catfish Fees: daily parking fee plus overnight camping fee Facilities: camping and swimming available mid May - October, hiking trails, primitive camping available Nov. - April
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only
98. Lakeview Park Location: Ben Hill County, on Perry House Road 0.5 miles south of Industrial Blvd. in Fitzgerald Ownership: City of Fitzgerald Telephone: 912-426-5050 ~ize: 20 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie Fees: f no special fees Facilities: guided tours, bait, tackle
Open: all year Other: trolling motor only

99. Laura S. Walker State Park Lake
Location: Ware County, on GA Hwy 177 between US Hwy 82 & US Hwy 1

Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: 912-287-4900 Size: 107 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and others
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: concession stand, camping, picnic tables, canoe rental, swimming pool close to the lakes at Laura Walker Golf Course

Open: all year, 7 am to 10 pm Other: 10 hp motor restriction except from 11 am to 7 pm

100. Lewis Lake

Location: Washington County, 2 miles west of Bartow on Lewis Lake Road off GA Hwy 242

Ownership: private

Telephone: 912-364-3131

Size: 250 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and pickerel

Fees: daily fee

Facilities: picnic tables, restrooms, RV camping, restaurant open

Friday through Sunday

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Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only

101. Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake Location: Wheeler County, 2 miles north of McRae on U.S. Hwy 319/441
Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: 912-868-7474 Size: 224 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat ramp, canoe and paddle boat rentals, dock accessible to persons with disabilities, picnic tables, camping, lodging, tennis, golf

Open: all year during daylight hours
Other: 10 hp motor restriction between sunrise and 11 am, and between 6 pm and sunset

102. Littletons Fishing Lake Location: Habersham County, between Toccoa and Hollywood on GA Hwy 17
Ownership: private . Telephone: 706-886-8205 Size: one lake, 2.5 acre Fish Species: catfish and carp Fees: daily fee Facilities: bank fishing only, snacks, bait, tackle, restrooms

Open: all year from 7 am to 11 pm

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103. Louis Scott Stell Lake Location: Chatham County, 2 miles north of Interstate 95 on Bush Road off GA Hwy 204 Ownership: Chatham County Recreation Department Telephone: 912-652-6780 Size: 17 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: no special fees except on rental of shelters Facilities: picnic tables, multiple use recreational complex

Open: all year Othe~: boats may use electric motors only

104. Magnolia Springs State Park Lake Location: Jenkins County, 5 miles north of Millen on U.S. Hwy 25
Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources . Telephone: 912-982-1660 Size: 28 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: boat rentals, pool, hiking, biking and nature trails, picnic tables, shelters,indoor aquarium, interpretive boardwalk, playground,cottages, camping, group camps

Open: all year

105. Marben Public Fishing Area

Location: Jasper County, 2.5 miles south of Mansfield on Hwy 11

Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources

Telephone: 770-784-3063

Size: twenty lakes; biggest are 100,70,40, and 20 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish

Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license

Facilities: restrooms, boat ramps, fishing piers, picnic areas,

accessible to persons with disabilities

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Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: Sign in and check information board before fishing

106. Martin's Ponds Location: Liberty County, on GA Hwy 38 east of Midway and adjacent to Interstate 95 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-884-5218 Size: four ponds which total 62 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: adults $3.00 daily fee, 6 - 12 $1.50 daily fee and children under 6 free Facilities: boat rentals, bait, tackle, picnic tables, limited camping
Open: all year sunrise to sunset
Other: boats may use electric motors only, 2nd # 912-884-2787

107. Mathis Lake Location: Washington County, 3 miles north of Sandersville on Mayview Road off GA Hwy 15 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-552-3068 Size: 8 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: daily fee
Open: April 1 thro,ugh October 1, Wednesday and Saturday only from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only

108. McCant's Mill Pond Location: Taylor County, 4 miles north of Butler on U.S. Hwy 19 Ownership: priva~e Telephone: 912-862-2555 Size: 75 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: boat ramp, bait and tackle . ~ Open: all year from sunrise to sunset

109. McDuffie Public Fishing Area Location: McDuffie County, 4 miles southwest of Dearing on Fish Hatchery Road off U.S. Hwy 278
Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Telephone: 706-595-1684 Size: thirteen ponds, ranging from 1 to 28 acres
Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish
Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, camping, restrooms

. Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only

110. Menonite Lake Location: Macon County, 5 miles east of Montezuma off GA Hwy 224 and County Road 24 on County Road 268 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-472-8096 Size: 70 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee, $3.00 per person Facilities: boat ramp and restrooms

Open: all year from sunrise until 11 pm
Other: no motor restrictions, but boats must travel at idle speed only

111. Merry Brothers Fish Ponds

Location: Richmond County, on Fosters Road off of Doug

Bernard and Gordon Hwy

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Ownership: private

Telephone: 706-722-2980 Size: twenty-seven lakes, 2,000 acres total

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie, yellow perch, gar and carp

Fees: $5.00 per day 13 & up, 12 & under free with a paid admission Facilities: boat ramp, boat rentals, snack shop, bait shop

Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only, no fishing license required

112. Miller Creek Lake Location: Jones County, 7.5 miles north of Gray on west side of U.S. Hwy 129 in Oconee National Forest (Cedar Creek WMA) Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-485-1776 Size: 12 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish
Fees: no special fees Facilities: concrete boat ramp, bank fishing

Open: May - October
Other: Kids Fishing Event held in May, lake is open to public after the event, call for more information

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113. Morgan Lake Camper Park Location: Long County, 6 miles north of Jesup off U.S. Hwy 301; US Hwy 84 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-545-9026 Size: 120 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie and others Fees: adults $6.00 daily fee, children accompanied by parents free Facilities: paved boat ramp and camping
Open: all year sunrise to sunset Other: boats using motors larger than 10 hp must operate at idle speed only, boat access to the Altamaha River NO JET SKIS allowed, 2nd #912-545-2070
114. Mt. Gilead Lake Location: Jasper County; 12 miles northeast of Monticello on Mt. Gilead Church Road off GA Hwy 300 Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-485-1776 Size: 6 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: primitive camping
Open: May - October, sunrise to sunset Other: Kid's Fishing Event held in May, lake is open to public after the event, call for more information
115. Murphy Candler Park Location: DeKalb County, east on West Nancy Creek Road off Ashford Dunwoody Road south of Interstate 285 (Exit 21) Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 135 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, swimming pool, nature trail
Open: all year from sunrise until sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only
116. Nancytown Lake Location: Habersham County, on Nancytown Creek immediately above Lake'Russell Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-754-6221 Size: 3 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and trout Fees: daily parking fee Facilities: Group camping available
Open: all year Other: Boats may use electric motors only
117. Padgett Lake Location: Fayette County, 6 miles south of Fayetteville on GA Hwy85 Ownership: private Telephone: 770-461-6008 Size: 12 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: bank fishing only
Open: all year Other: call after 6 pm

118. Pamona Lake Location: Liberty County, off Ga Hwy 38 east of Midway to Old Viking Road Ownership: Private Telephone: 912-884-2585 Size: 100+ acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: $3.00 daily fee Facilities: boat ramp
Open: all year sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only
119. Paradise Public Fishing Area Location: Berrien County, 8 miles east of Tifton on the Brookfield-Nashville Road off U.S. Hwy 82 near Brookfield. Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-533-4792 Size: seventy-five lakes, 525 acres total Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license . Facilities: boat ramps, tent camping, picnic tables, restrooms, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only except in Lake Patrick where outboard motors must operate at idle speed, check regulations at gate before fishing
120. Paris Lake Location: Floyd County, 5 miles south of Rome on Booze Mountain Road off U.S. Hwy 27 Ownership: Floyd College Telephone: 706-802-5000 Size: 52 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: no special fees Facilities: picnic tables and restrooms
Open: all year during daylight hours Other: boats may use electric motors only
121. Peeples Lake And Murray Lake Location: Murray County, because of their isolated nature, obtain directions from the District Forest Ranger in Chatsworth Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706-695-6736 Size: Peeples Lake is 2 acres, Murray Lake is 5 acres Fish Species: bass and bream Fees: no special fees Facilities: unimproved boat ramp and portable restrooms on Peeples Lake, primitive camping on both lakes
Open: all year Other: boats may use electric motors only
122. Pretoria Station Shooting Preserve Location: Dougherty County, 12 miles southeast of Albany on GA Hwy62 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-439-4132 Size: 3 acres Fish Species: catfish and bass Fees: daily fee, $5.00 per person
Open: all year

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123. Queen City Lake Location: Walker County, 0.5 miles northeast of LaFayette on Warthen Street Ownership: City of LaFayette Telephone: 706-638-1272 Size: 260 acres

Fees: $2.00 parking fee; free parking on Wed., higher rates for buses and large vans FaCilities: boat ramp, boat rentals, picnic tables, restrooms, camping, snacks, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year from 7 am until 10 pm
Other: boats must be off the water by sunset

Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie
Fees: ~aily, boat launching and swimming fees Facilities: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables, camping, swimming

129. Rhodes Jordan Park Location: Gwinnett County, in Lawrenceville @ 100 Crogan Street off U.S. Hwy 29
Ownership: Gwinnett County

Open: May through August from 8 am until 8 pm

Telephone: 770-497-4007

124. Rainbow Ranch
Location: Forsyth County, GA Hwy 20 adjacent to the Chattahoochee River bridge, between Buford and Cumming

Size: 20 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: no special fees

Ownership: private Telephone: 770-887-4797 Size: 0.5 acre - 5 ponds Fish Species: rainbow trout

Facilities: picnic tables, restrooms, playground, baseball/softball fields, swimming pool, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year from 7 am until 12 pm Other: bank fishing only

Fees: per pound of fish caught, fish cleaning 10% more, ice $1.00

130. Rock Creek Lake

Facilities: bait and .tackle furnished, picnic tables Open: Call 24 hours daily for current fishing information Other: No fishing license needed
125. Ray's Mill Pond location: . Berrien County, 1east of GA Hwy 64 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-455-4075 Size: 3500 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, pickerel and catfish Fees: $1.00 boat launching fee

Location: Fannin County, 6 miles south of GA Hwy 60 on U.S. Forest Service Road 69 Ownership: U.S. Forest Service Telephone: 706~632-3031 Size: 13 acres Fish Species: trout Fees: no special fees Facilities: Forest Service campground one mile north of lake
Open: all year 30 min. before sunrise to 30 min. after sunse.t Other: boats may use electric motors only

Facilities: bank access (free), restaurant open Wednesday

131. Rock Eagle Lake

through Saturday evenings, boat ramp Open: all year
126. Raymond Riner Farm Location: Emanuel County, 3 miles south of Swainsboro on U.S. Hwy 1 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-237-5384 Size: six ponds, 50 acres total Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: bank fishing only on three ponds

Location: Putnam County, 10 miles north of Eatonton at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on U.S. Hwy 441 Ownership: University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service Telephone: 706-484-2800 Size: 110 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish
Fees: $2.00 per person per day, $1.00 launch fee Facilities: boat ramp
Open: all year; sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only, can launch with gas motors but not operate, permits located at boat dock

Open: all year, from sunrise until sunset daily except Sunday Other: boats may use electric motors only 127. Red Gate Plantation Lakes

132. Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area
Location: Floyd County, 15 miles north of Rome on Big Texas Valley Road (off U.S. Hwy 27 and Sikes Storey Road)

Location: Chatham County, Chatham Pkwy. on S W Bypass

Ownership: Oglethorpe Power Corporation, operated by GA DNR

Ownership: private

Telephone: 706/802-5087

Telephone: 912-236-9355

Size: two lakes, 357 and 202 acres

Size: five lakes which total 25 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie, hybrid

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie

striped bass

Fees: Bank fishing - $5.00 per person, $5.00 per boat Facilities: bathrooms Open: all year from 7 am until 6 pm Monday through Saturday

Fees: Parking Permit
Facilities: boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, camping, swimming, hunting, scenic overlooks, accessible to persons with disabilities

128. Reed Bingham State Park Location: Colquitt County, 6 miles west of Adel on GA Hwy 37
Ownership: Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset, swimming beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day, campground open from April 1 through October 31 and at other times designated by the area
Other: no horsepower restriction, idle speed only

Telephone: 912-896-3551

Size: 375 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie, pickerel and gar

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133. Rogers State Prison Location: Tattnall County, 7 miles west of Reidsville on GA Hwy 147
Ownership: Georgia Department of Corrections

138. Shamrock Reservoir
Location: Clayton County, south of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41

Telephone: 912-557-7771 Size: seven lakes, from 3 to 37 acres in size Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie

Ownership: Clayton County Water Authority Telephone: 770-603-5605 Size: 68 acres

Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp on one lake
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only
134. S.C. Foster State Park Location: Charlton County, 18 miles northeast of Fargo on GA Hwy177 Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-637-5274 Size: 500 plus acres divided up into several lakes '. Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, pickerel, perch, panfish and jackfish Fees: $5.00 gate fee, boat launching fee Facilities: boat ramp, boat rental, camping, cottages, picnic tables, restrooms, dock, accessible to persons with disabilities, cabins
Open: all year; gate openings vary Other: 10 hp motor restriction, reservations required for campsites and cabins @ 800/864-7275
135. Salacoa Creek Park Location: Gordon County, 12 miles east of Calhoun on GA Hwy 156
Ownership: Gordon County Telephone: 706-629-3490 Size: 126 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily fees based on age, number of people fishing and length of time fishing Facilities: boat ramp, rentaL boats, camping, restrooms, swimming beach, picnic tables
Open: first Saturday in March until October 1 Other: 10 hp motor restriction

136. Sears Lakes

Location: Richmond County,.on Nowell Road off Laney Walker

Boulevard at the U. S. Hwy 278 overpass

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Ownership: private

Telephone: 706-722-8263

Size: seven lakes, 60 acres tot:

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish, crappie, yellow perch and pickerel

Fees: $6.00 per day

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee / seson pass Facilities: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables , Open: all year
Other: electric motors only
139. Shorty Howell Park Location: Gwinnett County, north of Gwinett Place Mall @ 2750 on Pleasant Hill Road Ownership: Gwinnett County Telephone: 770-497-4007 Size: 0.5 acres Fish' Species: catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, restrooms, playground, . walking trails, baseball/softball fields, accessible to persons with disabilities
Open: all year, 7 am until midnight
140. Sope Creek Unit Lake Location: Cobb County, 2 miles east of Marietta off Paper Mill Road Ownership: National Park Service Telephone: 770-399-8070 Size: 5 acres Fish Species: largemouth bass and bream Fees: $2.00 daily parking or $20.00 annual parking de9al Facilities: picnic tables, nature trails
Open: all year, sunrise to sunset

141. Stone Mountain Park Lakes
Location: DeKalb County, off U.S. Hwy 78 (Stone Mountain Freeway)

Ownership: Stone Mountain Memorial Association Park Authority

Telephone: 770-469-9831 Size: two lakes, 350 acres and 37 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie

Fees: daily or annual parking fee Facilities: other attractions in park

Open: all year on larger lake, smaller lake (pay lake) open from

March through October '.

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Other: boat motor size restricted to 10 HP or less on large lake; NO boats allowed on small lake

Facilities: boat rentals, bait, snacks, tackle, restrooms, bank fishing only 142. Summergate Park

Open: all year; 7 am until sunset, night fishing from 6 pm until "l. am Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

Location: DeKalbCounty, 1 mile south of Ihterstate io on
Columbia Parkway

Other: boats may use electric motors only

Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation

137. Seed Lake Location: Rabun County, on Lake Rabun Road between Lakemont and Burton Dam Ownership: Georgia Power Company

Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 0.75 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, crappie Fees: no special fees

Telephone: 706-947-3521

Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables

Size: 240 acres

Open: all year from sunrise to sunset

Fish Species: bass, bream, yellow perch and walleye Fees: no special fees
Facilities: small launching ramp (Lake Rabun Road)

Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only

Open: all year

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143. Sunshine Lakes Location: Liberty County, off GA Hwy 38 east of Midway on Isle of Wight Road Ownership: private Telephone: 912-884-2744 Size: two lakes which total 26 acres Fish Species: bass, bream,catfish and crappie Fees: adults $3.00 per day, children under 12 free Facilities: boat rentals, picnic tables, camping, boat ramp
Open: all year sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only
144. Suwannee Canal Recreation Area Location: Charlton County, 7 miles southwest of Folkston on GA Hwy 121 (Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge) Ownership: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Telephone: 912-496-7156 Size: 3 lakes, 12 miles of cancal available for fishing Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and pickerel Fees: no special fees Facilities: boat ramp, boat rentals, restrooms, picnic tables, snacks, tackle, bait, guide service, tours, accessible to persons with disabilities, boardwalk, observation tower, guided tours, visitor center
Open: all year; summer months open 30 minutes before sunrise and close at 7:00pm Other: 9.9 hp motor restriction
145. Sweetwater Creek State Park Location: Douglas County, off Mount Vernon Road 2 miles south of Austell Ownership: Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 770-732-5871 Size: 215 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee, free parking day on Wednesday Facilities: rental boats, bait, tackle, refreshments, canoes, picnic shelters, group shelter
Open: all year 7:00am - 9:45pm Other: private boats allowed, electric motorS only, $2.00 launch fee
146. Tallulah Falls Lake Location: Rabun County, on U.S. Hwys 441 and 23 at Tallulah Falls Ownership: Georgia Power Company Telephone: 706-947-3521 Size: 63 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and yellow perch Fees: no special fees Facilities: no boat ramp, but small boats and canoes can launch on south side of lake
Open: all year Other: lake level often fluctuates rapidly

147. Talmadge 12 Oaks Location: Clayton County, on Panhandle Road 3 miles east of Lovejoy off McDonough Road Ownership: private Telephone: 770-477-6033 Size: two lakes, 75 and 54 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: daily fee Facilities: boat ramps, boat rental, restrooms, tackle, bait, dock
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no license required
148. Thomas County Pond Location: Thomas County, 1 mile south of Thomasville on U.S. Hwy84 Ownership: Thomas County Telephor.a: 912-226-4389 Size: 15 acres Fish Specie- b'lss, bream, catfish and crappie Fees: no speci",: fees Facilities: small b<Jdts can be launched from the bank, primitive camping available
Open: all year Other: no electric or gasoline motors allowed
149. Thomaston City Lake Location: Upson County, on U.S. Hwy 19 North within the city limits of Thomaston
Ownership: City of Thomaston Telephone: 706-647-9691 Size: 3 acres Fish Species: channel catfish Fees: no special fees
Open: Monday and Thursday only, 5 am until 11 pm, April 1 through October Other: NOTE: open to senior citizens and persons with disabilities only
150. Todd Catfish Farm Location: Toombs County, 11 miles south of the U.S. Hwy 280 and U.S. Hwy 1 intersection on County Road 106
Ownership: private Telephone: 912/565-7309 Size: two lakes, 11 and 2 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fees: per pound of fish caught
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset, closed Sunday Other: anglers must keep all fish, boats may use electric motors only
151. Treutlen County Public Fishing Area Location: TreutlEm County, 4 miles north of Soperton on County Road 166 Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 912-685-6424 Size: 105 acres Fish Species: bass, bream,bullhead catfish, crappie and pickeral Fees: anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license Facilities: concrete boat ramp
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: boats may use electric motors only up to 9.9 horsepower

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152. Tribble Mill Park Location: Gwinnett County, on Chandler Road 3 miles east of Grayson@ 2425 New Hope Road

Ownership: Gwinnett County

Telephone: 770-978-5270

Size: two lakes, 40 acres and 109 acres

Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie

Fees: no special fees.

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Facilities: picnic tables, portable restrooms, small playground,

mulched trails, docks

Open: all year, from 7 am until sunset

Other: boats may use electric motors only, no trailering in of boats allowed

153. Trophy Trout Ranch Location: Union County, 7 miles north of Suches on GA Hwy 60 Ownership: private Telephone: 706-747-5901 Size: two lakes Fish Species: trout Fees: per pound of fish caught Facilities: picnic tables, restaurant Open: all year from 11 :00 am until sunset Other: bank fishing only, must keep fish caught

154. Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area Location: Screven County, East Ogeechee to Junction/BrannonBridge Road on Ga Hwy 24 Ownership: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Telephone: 912-829-4487 Size: twelve lakes, from 18 to 2 acres in size Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and jackfish r=ees: no special fees Facilities: baot ramps, primitive camping
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: access to Savannah River and Briar Creek River through boat ramps
155. Turner Lake Location: Newton County, Newton County, about mile South of 1-20 on Turner Lake Road Ownership: Newton County Recreation Department Telephone: 770-786-4373 Size: 10 acres Fish Species: Bass, bream, crappie Fees: no fee, fishing license is required Facilities: pavilion, picnic tables, fishing pier is planned for construction in 2000
Open: open to fishing year round during daylight hours only Other: no boats allowed, lake is adjacent to softball complex and newly constructed recreation center
156. Twin Lakes Location: Barrow County, 3 miles north of Winder on GA Hwy 82 Ownership: private Telephone: 770-307-3969 Size: 8.6 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: ~aily and per pound of fish caught
Open: all year; Monday through Saturday from sunrise to sunset, and Sundays from 2 pm until sunset

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157. Twin Lakes Location: Dougherty County, 2516 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Ownership: private Telephone: 912-436-0646 Size: seven lakes, 0.5 to 3 acres Fish Species: bream, catfish, crappie and carp Fees: $1.00 entrance fee plus $1.75 per lb. on fish caught Facilities: bank fishing only, tent camping, bait shop
Open: year round 7:00am - sundown; closed on Sundays Other: all fish greater than 15 pounds must be returned, 3 ponds are stocked with bream only
158. Unicoi Lake Location: White County, in Unicoi State Park on GA Hwy 356 east of Robertstown Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-878-3982/3983 Size: 53 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and trout Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: canoe rental, two swimming beaches, camping, paddle boats, picnic shelters, .hiking trails
Open: all year 7:00am - 10:00PM
159. Victoria Bryant State Park Location: Franklin County, on GA Hwy 327 north of Franklin Springs Ownership: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Telephone: 706-245-6270 Size: two small lakes Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie
Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: camping, picnic tables
Open: all year Other: one pond open to disabled persons only, the other open only to campers
160. Wade-Walker Park Location: DeKalb County, 2 miles south of Stone Mountain on Rock Meadow Drive Ownership: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Telephone: 404-371-2631 Size: 177 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, channel catfish
Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, swimming pool
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset Other: no alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only
161. Walker Whiddon Ponds Location: Crisp County, 7 miles east of Cordele on Cemetery Road off GA Hwy 257 Ownership: private Telephone: 912-273-7669 Size: two 5 acre ponds '. Fish Species: bass, bream and channel catfish Fees: $1.00 per pound of fish caught Facilities: bank ~shing only Open: open Saturday only unless reservations are made beforehand Other: bank fishing only, no boats allowed will not be open to the public until May 2000

164. Watershed Lake # 14 Location: Muscogee County, on Leafmore Drive off Weems Road and U.S. Hwy 27 north of Columbus Ownershil?: City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept. Telephone: 706-653-4441 Size: 15 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: limited bank access only
Open: all year
165. Watershed Pond #1 Location: Muscogee County, on Psalmond Road about 1 mile north off GA Hwy 22 (Macon Road), 9 miles east of Columbus Ownership: City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept. Telephone: 706-653-4441 Size: 44 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: bank fishing only
Open: all year
166. Watson Mill State Park (raceway) Location: Oglethorpe County, on Watson Mill Road five miles southeast of Comer off GA Hwy 22 Ownership: .Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
. Telephone: 706-783-5349 Size: 1 acre Fish Species: channel catfish, bass, bream, crappie Fees: $2.00 parking fee Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, restrooms, camping, canoe rentals
Open: all year; 7:00am - 10:00pm
167. Welcome Farms Lake Location: Coweta County, on Welcome Sargent Road in Newnan
Ownership: private Telephone: 770-251-2921 Size: 6 acres Fish Species: bream and catfish Fees: per pound of fish caught Facilities: bank fishing only, picnic tables, snack shop, tackle and bait Open: all year; Monday through Wednesday, daylight to dark, closed Sunday Other: anglers must keep all fish; do not use live bait; can call for other available times to fish
168. Whittakers Pond Location: Seminole County, on County Road 1659 off GA HWy 374, approximately 12 miles south of Donalsonville Ownership: private Telephone: 912-861-3293 Size: 100 acres Fish Species: bass, bream, catfish and crappie
Fees: daily fee Facilities: no bank fishing access, boat ramp for launching small boats, primitive camping
Open: all year except closed during duck season

162. Walker's Mill Pond Location: Wilcox, on Hwy 112 - 3 miles south of Rochelle Ownership: private Telephone: 912-365-2640 Size: 8 acres Fish Species: bass, channel catfish and perch Fees: daily fee $3.00 per person Facilities: bank fishing only
Open: all year; sunrise to sunset, closed on Sunday
163. Walkers Lake Location: Hart County, 3 miles north of Lavonia on GA Hwy 59 Ownership: private Telephone: 706-356-4312 Size: 8 acres Fish Species: catfish,. bream Fees: daily fee Facilities: bait, tackle, picnic tables, primitive camping
Open: 24 hours a day on Thursday through Saturday from March 1 through Labor Day, contact the owner for other fishing hours
169. Winder City Pond Location: Barrow County, in Winder Ownership: City of Winder Telephone: 770-867-3106 Size: 5 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: free permit - may be ~btained from the Winder City Police Facilities: bank fishing only
Open: all year from sunrise to sunset
170. Yonah Lake Location: Stephens County, on Prather Bridge Road off GA Hwy 184 north of Toccoa Ownership: Georgia Power Company Telephone: 706-947-3521 Size: 325 acres Fish Species: bass, bream and catfish Fees: no special fees Facilities: two boat ramps, one near the dam and the other at the upper end of the lake, picnic area
Open: all year Other: subject to severe water level fluctuations for power generation

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