American Legion Lake Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia lake in Haralson County.
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American Legion Lake in brief
Plan on 4 acres of lake water when you visit American Legion Lake in Haralson County. Head to Tallapoosa, around 1 mile away, for supplies.
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish, going by WRD records. Bank anglers get 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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This list for American Legion Lake merges the WRD access point flags, forecast species and any state records set here.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Ramps around American Legion Lake
The WRD access layer shows no ramp at American Legion Lake; nearby options are below.
Land-based fishing at American Legion Lake
- Helton Howland Parkbank fishing area, City of Tallapoosa
Other boat ramps near American Legion Lake
- GA Hwy 100 Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 3 miles northwest
- Broad Street Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 4 miles northwest
- Lazy River Rentals Boat RampTallapoosa River, 5 miles west
- Poplar Springs Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 5 miles north
- John Tanner State ParkJohn Tanner SP Lake #1, 11 miles southeast
- John Tanner State Park #2John Tanner SP Lake #2, 11 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Creel and size limits at American Legion Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | 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 |
| Walleye | 8 | Open all year |
| Pickerel | 15 | Open all year |
| American and hickory shad | 8 | Open all year |
No water-specific exception names American Legion Lake, so statewide freshwater limits govern it unless signs say otherwise.
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
A side-by-side of American Legion Lake and its neighbors
The closest lake with its own page is John Tanner State Park Lake A, 11 miles away; the biggest nearby is Lake Carroll.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Lake | 4 | 0 | lake | 4 | |
| John Tanner State Park Lake A | 11 miles southeast | 15 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| John Tanner State Park Lake B | 11 miles southeast | 8 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Lake Carroll | 15 miles southeast | 171 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| J.L. Lester Lake | 16 miles north | 12 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres | 21 miles northeast | 15 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Around American Legion Lake on the map
Other lakes a short haul from American Legion Lake
- John Tanner State Park Lake A11 miles southeast
- John Tanner State Park Lake B11 miles southeast
- Lake Carroll15 miles southeast
- J.L. Lester Lake16 miles north
- Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres21 miles northeast
River pages near American Legion Lake
- Tallapoosa River4 miles
- Mann Creek6 miles
- Flat Wood Creek6 miles
Where to grab bait close to American Legion Lake
- All Natural Worm Castingsbait and tackle shop, Bremen, 11 miles
- North-27 Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 15 miles
- Barnes Storebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 16 miles
- McKenzie Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Temple, 16 miles
- Bankhead Shoppettebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 16 miles
- Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Cedartown, 19 miles
Towns to bunk in for a American Legion Lake weekend
- Tallapoosa1 mile
- Waco5 miles
- Buchanan7 miles
County guides covering American Legion Lake
- Haralson Countyseat: Buchanan
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What gets asked most about American Legion Lake
How do I locate American Legion Lake on a Georgia map?
Point the truck toward Haralson County, about 1 mile from Tallapoosa.
How many surface acres does American Legion Lake spread over?
It measures about 4 acres.
How many public launch ramps reach American Legion Lake?
A boat needs a nearby launch; none is mapped here.
What might a Georgia angler hook at American Legion Lake?
Listed fish: largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
What are the creel limits on American Legion Lake?
No exception is listed, so statewide limits such as 50 bream and 8 walleye apply.
What do visitors pay to fish American Legion Lake?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Who sells tackle near American Legion Lake?
All Natural Worm Castings, about 11 miles away.
Where else could I wet a line close to American Legion Lake?
Closest page: John Tanner State Park Lake A, 11 miles.
Set a date for American Legion Lake
All Georgia fees and limits sit on the license page.