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Chattahoochee River 198 mi
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Fishing in Fulton County, Georgia
Seat: Atlanta. Population 1,066,710 (2020).
- 2lake pages
- 8launch sites
- 1trout stream
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Fulton County, Georgia
Meet the water of Fulton County
Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, one of the counties grouped here as Northwest Georgia. Census 2020 found 1,066,710 residents on 527 square miles of land, with 7.7 square miles under water.
2 lakes in the county have a page of their own, adding to 418 acres with Bull Sluice Lake on top. Count 8 public launch sites in the county on WRD records, 6 launch lanes noted. More of them belong to Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division than to anyone else. The Trout Fishing layer counts 1 stream and 83.7 trout miles in the county. A delayed harvest segment runs on Chattahoochee River. Shore anglers can use 4 piers and bank sites listed by the DNR.
2lake pages
8launch sites
1trout stream
5shops and marinas
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Pinpointing the water of Fulton County
Georgia DNR WRD Water Access Points, CRD coastal layers and WRD waterbodies, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Where to fish still water in Fulton County
| Lake | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Sluice Lake | 406 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Piedmont Lake | 12 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
Few lake pages fall inside Fulton County, so the table adds the closest ones to Atlanta across the county line.
| Lake | From Atlanta | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Emerald Lake | 6 miles southeast | 7 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Exchange Park | 10 miles east | 3 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Summergate Park Lake | 12 miles southeast | 1 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Murphy Candler Park | 12 miles northeast | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| George H Sparks Reservoir | 12 miles west | 151 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Lehigh Lake | 13 miles southeast | 14 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
WRD waterbodies and reservoirs layers, NHD areas, WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts.
More lakes
Other named water in Fulton County
Another 3 named waters in Fulton County stay on this table rather than a page of their own.
| Lake | Acres | Type | Ramps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Windwood | 171 | lake | 0 |
| Cowart Lake | 135 | lake | 0 |
| Clarence Duncan Park | 6 | lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies layer and USGS NHD, checked October 2026.
Streams
Current to fish in Fulton County
- Chattahoochee Riverriver, 83.7 trout miles, 24 ramps
- South Riverriver
- Little River, Cherokee Countyriver
Fulton County trout creeks
The trout layer marks 83.7 miles across 1 county streams; 1 carry heavily stocked segments.
Fulton County stream gauges
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn, Ga | 1,490 cfs, 0.65 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Chattahoochee River At Ga 280, Near Atlanta, Ga | 1,320 cfs, 4.58 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Chatt R At Powers Fy And I-285 Nr Atlanta, Ga | 1,280 cfs, 3.88 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Chattahoochee River At Atlanta, Ga | 1,310 cfs, 3.21 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
| Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam, Ga | 1,710 cfs, 811.96 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Chattahoochee River Above Roswell, Ga | 1,420 cfs, 3.57 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
WRD Trout Fishing layer (designated trout streams), checked October 2026.
Trout waters
The guide trout list for Fulton County
The guide prints 1 trout destinations for the county; each needs a trout license besides the fishing license.
- Chattahoochee R. upstream from the mouth of Peachtree Cr
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, trout streams and destinations by county.
Ramps
Fulton County launch sites
- Bull Sluice Lake Boat RampBull Sluice Lake, boat ramp, restroom
- Campellton Road (SR166/154) Boat RampChattahoochee River, 1 lane
- Chattahoochee Hills Boat RampChattahoochee River, 1 lane
- Cochran Shoals Boat RampChattahoochee River, carry-in launch, restroom, fee
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 1 lane, restroom, fee
- Island Ford Boat RampChattahoochee River, boat ramp, restroom, fee
- Jones Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 1 lane, restroom, fee
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 2 lanes
Piers and bank sites in Fulton County (4)
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1fishing pier, Chattahoochee River
- East Palisadesbank fishing area, Chattahoochee River
- Piedmont Parkbank fishing area, Lake Clara Meer
- Vickery Creekbank fishing area, Big Creek
Georgia DNR WRD Water Access Points.
Stocking and records
Trout stocking and record fish in Fulton County
Fulton County on the state record lists
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 110 lb, 6 oz | Chattahoochee River | 2020 |
| Trout, Brown | 20 lb, 14 oz | Chattahoochee River | 2014 |
| Bass, Shoal | 8 lb, 5 oz | Chattahoochee River | 2021 |
WRD 2026 Trout Stocking Frequencies and Weekly Stocking Report; WRD freshwater and CRD saltwater record lists.
Regulations
Waters with their own rules in Fulton County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (all species combined) | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
| Largemouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs) | Open all year |
| Spotted bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier) | Open all year |
| Shoal bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total (only 5 may be shoal and other listed bass); minimum length 15 inches statewide (Flint River below Warwick Dam slot) | Open all year |
| Smallmouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Striped, white and hybrid bass | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| Crappie | 30 | Open all year |
| Bream (sunfish) | 50 in total | Open all year |
| Catfish | No limit | Open all year |
Most Fulton County lakes and streams follow these statewide limits; listed waters differ.
Where the rules differ in Fulton County (4)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River (Buford Dam to Peachtree Creek) | Trout fishing hours 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset; night fishing not allowed. |
| Chattahoochee River (Columbia Lock and Dam to GA Hwy 91 bridge) and tributaries | CLOSED to striped bass fishing and spear fishing from May 1 – October 31 each year. |
| Chattahoochee River (GA Hwy 20 to Medlock Bridge) | Artificial lures only (from GA Hwy 20 to the boat ramp at the National Park Service Medlock Bridge Park immediately upstream of GA Hwy 141); it is unlawful to possess any other type of bait. |
| Chattahoochee River (Sope Creek to US Hwy 41) | Section: from Sope Creek (off Columns Drive) downstream to US Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway). Delayed harvest: from Nov. 1 – May 14 annually all trout must be released immediately and only artificial lures with one single hook per lure may be used and possessed (droppers allowed if each lure has one single h |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), statewide limits and listed exceptions.
Local help
Tackle and guiding around Fulton County
Shops anglers use in Fulton County
- Fishers of Men Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Atlanta
- Jds Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fairburn
- The Bounce Houzbait and tackle shop, Atlanta
- Manheim Atlanta-Marshaling Yardmarina, Atlanta
- Windward Lake Clubmarina, Alpharetta
Guide listings for Fulton County
- Shallow Water Fishing Adventurescharter, Atlanta, (678) 687-4746
Nearby
Beside Fulton County
Every town page we have for Fulton County
- Atlantapop. 498,715
- Sandy Springspop. 108,080
- South Fultonpop. 107,436
- Roswellpop. 92,833
- Johns Creekpop. 82,453
- Alpharettapop. 65,818
- Miltonpop. 41,296
- East Pointpop. 38,358
- Union Citypop. 26,830
- Fairburnpop. 16,483
- College Parkpop. 13,930
- Hapevillepop. 6,553
- Palmettopop. 5,071
- Chattahoochee Hillspop. 2,950
- Mountain Park (Fulton County)pop. 583
Counties touching Fulton County
- Cobb County12 miles northwest
- DeKalb County14 miles east
- Clayton County17 miles south
- Douglas County18 miles west
- Paulding County25 miles west
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Fulton County
Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Answers
Fishing Fulton County, asked and answered
Where would I back a trailer in around Fulton County?
Count 8 public launch sites and 6 lanes on WRD records.
Which lake with a page is largest in Fulton County?
Bull Sluice Lake, at 406 acres.
Can I catch trout in Fulton County?
Yes, 1 stream and roughly 83.7 trout miles, which need the trout license.
Which bass limit covers Fulton County lakes?
Ten black bass in total statewide, with a 12 inch largemouth minimum unless a listed water differs.
Does Fulton County have its own bait and tackle store?
Fishers of Men Bait and Tackle and others; 5 in all.
Which guides list Fulton County?
The list has 1 guide or charter for the county.
Does WRD run a PFA in Fulton County?
The county has no PFA; see the statewide list.
Which Georgia town serves as seat for Fulton County?
Atlanta holds the courthouse for the county.
Which permits apply in Fulton County?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase. Designated trout water needs the $10 resident trout license (nonresidents $25) on top of the Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident).
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