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Canton Mills Lake Fishing
A 411-acre Georgia lake in Cherokee County.
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Cherokee County
First things to know about Canton Mills Lake
Canton Mills Lake is a Georgia lake of 411 acres located in Cherokee County. For fuel and food, Canton sits about 2 miles off.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. There are 1 public boat ramp on it.
411acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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The Canton Mills Lake species list
Every fish here is named for Canton Mills Lake by a WRD source.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Ramps that put trailers into Canton Mills Lake
- Hickory Log Creek Boat Ramp1 lane, restroom, fee, City of Canton / Cobb-Marietta Water Authority
More public ramps around Canton Mills Lake
- Boling ParkEtowah River, 4 miles southwest
- Gober BeachEtowah River, 5 miles east
- Knox Bridge Boat RampAllatoona Lake, 7 miles southwest
- Cherokee County ParkAllatoona Lake, 7 miles southwest
- Sweetwater Day Use Area Boat RampAllatoona Lake, 9 miles southwest
- McGraw Ford WMA Boat RampEtowah River, 10 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Harvest rules for Canton Mills 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 |
Nothing in the exceptions list mentions Canton Mills Lake, so use the statewide limits.
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.
Compare
Lakes near Canton Mills Lake side by side
Of the lakes around Canton Mills Lake, Hollis Lathem is nearest (13 miles) and Lake Allatoona is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Mills Lake | 411 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Hollis Lathem | 13 miles northeast | 334 | 1 | lake | 8 |
| Lake Allatoona | 14 miles southwest | 11,860 | 27 | reservoir | 15 |
| Lake Acworth | 19 miles southwest | 303 | 1 | lake | 12 |
| Bull Sluice Lake | 21 miles south | 406 | 1 | lake | 8 |
| Salacoa Creek Lake | 23 miles northwest | 126 | 1 | lake | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Within reach of Canton Mills Lake
Neighboring lakes to Canton Mills Lake
- Hollis Lathem13 miles northeast
- Lake Allatoona14 miles southwest
- Lake Acworth19 miles southwest
- Bull Sluice Lake21 miles south
- Salacoa Creek Lake23 miles northwest
Creeks and rivers around Canton Mills Lake
- Etowah River3 miles
- Bluff Creek5 miles
- Sharp Mountain Creek7 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Canton Mills Lake
- Burch's Tackle Shop – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Canton, 7 miles
- Burch's Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Holly Springs, 8 miles
- Meat & Potato Tackle Co – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Canton, 9 miles
- Marietta Salesmarina, Canton, 10 miles
- Little River Marinamarina, Canton, 10 miles
- Victoria Harbour Incmarina, Woodstock, 12 miles
Georgia towns handy to Canton Mills Lake
- Canton3 miles
- Waleska5 miles
- Ball Ground7 miles
Which counties share Canton Mills Lake
- Cherokee Countyseat: Canton
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In pictures
Scenes from the water around Canton Mills Lake
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
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Answers
Canton Mills Lake in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Canton Mills Lake?
Head for Cherokee County, about 2 miles from Canton.
What size is Canton Mills Lake on the state map?
Georgia data give 411 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Canton Mills Lake?
Try Hickory Log Creek Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Canton Mills Lake?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Canton Mills Lake?
It follows the statewide rows, including 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Is a trout license needed at Canton Mills 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.
Is there a bait store close to Canton Mills Lake?
Burch's Tackle Shop – CLOSED is the nearest at 7 miles.
Is there another lake near Canton Mills Lake?
Hollis Lathem sits 13 miles from it.
Circle a Saturday for Canton Mills Lake
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.