Lake Eufaula Fishing
A 34,919-acre reservoir in Barbour, Henry and Russell counties, shared with Georgia.
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The short version on Lake Eufaula
The NHD polygon for Lake Eufaula, a reservoir in Barbour, Henry and Russell counties, adds up to about 34,919 acres. That outline reaches into Georgia; about 40% of it lies in Alabama. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers runs the dam that holds it. Another name for it is Walter F. George Reservoir. It is about 3 miles to Eufaula.
It has 1 public ramp in the ADCNR ramp list. The ADCNR bank map adds 10 bank sites. It carries 2 water exceptions in the 2026-27 digest. Questions go to ADCNR Fisheries District IV.
USGS NHD High Resolution (Alabama) outlines and flowlines, read November 1, 2026; operator and kind from the ADCNR reservoir program and dam owner listings; Census 2023 places.
ADCNR ramps that reach Lake Eufaula
- Thomas Mill Creek (Wilson's Landing) on Lake Eufaula1 lane, 1 dock, 36 trailer spaces, lights, paved parking
Where bank anglers stand at Lake Eufaula
- Cheneyhatchee Creek on Lake Eufaulabank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Barbour Creek on Lake Eufaulabank access, City of Eufaula
- Eufaula National Wildlife Refugebank access, USFWS, (334) 687-4065
- Old Creek Town Park on Lake Eufaulafishing pier, City of Eufaula, wheelchair accessible
- Lakepoint State Park on Lake Eufaulabank access, Alabama State Parks
- Walter F. George Dam Tailrace on Lake Eufaulafishing pier, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Wite Oak Creek Recreation Area on Lake Eufaulabank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Hardridge Creek Recreation Area on Lake Eufaulabank access, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Highland Park on Lake Eufaulafishing pier, US Army Corps of Engineers, wheelchair accessible, fee
- Bluff Creek Park on Lake Eufaulabank access, US Army Corps of Engineers, campground phone # (334) 855-2746
ADCNR WFF public boat ramp list (list), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR fish-from-the-bank map (outdooralabama.com), read November 1, 2026.
Pool level, Lake Eufaula
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At Coast Guard Dock At Eufaula | 36.56 ft gage height, 186.56 ft lake elevation | Nov 13 1:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Live USGS data for Lake Eufaula; treat it as provisional.
USGS instantaneous values (CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT COAST GUARD DOCK AT EUFAULA), provisional.
Alabama creel and length rows for Lake Eufaula
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bass | 10 a day | open all year |
| Walleye | 2 a day | open all year |
| Sauger | 5 a day; 15 inches TL minimum | open all year |
| White Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Yellow Bass | 15 a day | open all year |
| Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids or Combinations | 15 a day | open all year |
| Crappie | 30 a day; 9 inches TL (exemptions apply) minimum | open all year |
| Yellow Perch | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (under 34 inches) | No daily limit | open all year |
| Catfish (over 34 inches) | 1 a day | open all year |
| Bream | 50 a day | open all year |
| Rainbow Trout | 5 a day | open all year |
| Alligator Gar | 1 a day | open all year |
| Sturgeon | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Paddlefish or Spoonbill | Closed Season | Closed season (immediate release) |
| Skipjack Herring | 50 a day | open all year |
Start with the statewide table for Lake Eufaula, then read any water exception.
Exceptions printed for Lake Eufaula
| Water as printed | Species | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River and its Impoundments and Tributaries | Saltwater striped bass, White bass, Hybrid striped bass | It is illegal to possess more than fifteen White Bass, Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids in aggregate and only two may exceed 22 inches in total length. Special creel limits apply in reciprocal waters as specified under regulation 220-2-.122 Georgia Reciprocal Fishing Agreement Regulation. |
| Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and its Tributaries | Largemouth bass | It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length. |
Size and creel exceptions as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition), limits page, read November 1, 2026.
Lake Eufaula across the state line
Alabama and Georgia have a reciprocal agreement for fishing from the banks or on the waters of the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia and all impoundments thereon, South of the Georgia Highway 109 bridge. This agreement does not include any streams or tributaries. Contact a Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division Office for assistance.
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026.
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Upcoming weigh-ins and past winners on Lake Eufaula have their own page.
Nearby Alabama lakes measured against Lake Eufaula
By acreage, Lake Oliver heads these nearby lakes at about 1,954.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | ADCNR ramps | Bank sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Eufaula | 34,919 | reservoir | 1 | 10 | |
| Barbour County Public Fishing Lake | 19 miles west | 75 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 1 |
| Dale County Public Fishing Lake | 40 miles southwest | 92 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Tholocco | 47 miles southwest | 640 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Oliver | 48 miles north | 1,954 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Lee County Public Fishing Lake | 48 miles north | 130 | State Public Fishing Lake | 0 | 1 |
Acres from ADCNR pages where printed, else NHD outlines; ADCNR ramp list and bank map; read November 1, 2026.
Next stops after a day on Lake Eufaula
Alabama reservoirs a short haul from Lake Eufaula
- Barbour County Public Fishing Lake19 miles west
- Dale County Public Fishing Lake40 miles southwest
- Lake Tholocco47 miles southwest
- Lake Oliver48 miles north
- Lee County Public Fishing Lake48 miles north
Bait and tackle stops on the way to Lake Eufaula
- Chewalla Creek Marinabait and tackle shop, Eufaula, 3 miles
- Baker's Landingbait and tackle shop, Abbeville, 12 miles
- Kite's Grocery & Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Pittsview, 20 miles
- Bluff Creek Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Pittsview, 23 miles
- Randall Marine The Prop Shopbait and tackle shop, Phenix City
Who will take you out on Lake Eufaula
- Lake Eufaula Guide Servicefishing guide, Eufaula, (334) 703-2570
- Logan's Crappie Fishing Chartersfishing guide, Eufaula
Where to stay for a trip to Lake Eufaula
- Eufaula3 miles
- Clayton19 miles
- Abbeville22 miles
Counties around Lake Eufaula with their own pages
- Barbour Countyseat: Clayton
- Henry Countyseat: Abbeville
- Russell Countyseat: Phenix City
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Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Lake Eufaula, pictured
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Photo: Olin Gilbert, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Josh Hallett, CC BY 2.0
Before you fish Lake Eufaula, read these answers
Which Alabama town sits closest to Lake Eufaula?
Drive to Barbour, Henry and Russell counties, about 3 miles from Eufaula.
What acreage goes with Lake Eufaula?
The NHD outline measures about 34,919 acres, about 40% of it in Alabama.
What is the nearest ramp to Lake Eufaula?
The single ADCNR ramp is Thomas Mill Creek (Wilson's Landing) on Lake Eufaula.
Which fish swim in Lake Eufaula, by the sources?
ADCNR sources leave its fish roster blank.
What creel rules govern reef fish in Lake Eufaula?
Black Bass: 10 a day. The limits band shows its exception.
May an out-of-state angler fish Lake Eufaula?
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt. Alabama and Georgia have a reciprocal agreement for fishing from the banks or on the waters of the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia and all impoundments thereon, South of the Georgia Highway 109 bridge. This agreement does not include any streams or tributaries. Contact a Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division Office for assistance.
Does ADCNR map bank access at Lake Eufaula?
Cheneyhatchee Creek on Lake Eufaula is one of 10 bank sites.
Where do anglers stock up for Lake Eufaula?
Chewalla Creek Marina, about 3 miles away, is the first shop on our list.
What does the gauge on Lake Eufaula read?
USGS tracks it; see the level band.
Is Walter F. George Reservoir another name for Lake Eufaula?
Yes; Walter F. George Reservoir is another name for the same water.
Pick a calm morning for Lake Eufaula
Fees and the digest limits are on one page.