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George H Sparks Reservoir Fishing
A 151-acre Georgia lake in Douglas County.
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George H Sparks Reservoir in brief
Plan on 151 acres of lake water when you visit George H Sparks Reservoir in Douglas County. Head to Douglasville, around 4 miles away, for supplies.
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, going by WRD records. Boaters can use 1 public boat ramp.
151acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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Fish WRD names for George H Sparks Reservoir
This list for George H Sparks Reservoir 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.
Access
Ramps around George H Sparks Reservoir
- Sweetwater Creek State Park1 lane, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
Other boat ramps near George H Sparks Reservoir
- Campellton Road (SR166/154) Boat RampChattahoochee River, 4 miles south
- Chattahoochee Hills Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles south
- Paces Mill Boat RampChattahoochee River, 13 miles northeast
- Cochran Shoals Boat RampChattahoochee River, 15 miles northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Creel and size limits at George H Sparks Reservoir
| 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 George H Sparks Reservoir, 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.
Compare
A side-by-side of George H Sparks Reservoir and its neighbors
The closest lake with its own page is Piedmont Lake, 15 miles away; the biggest nearby is Lake Acworth.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H Sparks Reservoir | 151 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Piedmont Lake | 15 miles east | 12 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Glen Emerald Lake | 18 miles east | 7 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Lake Acworth | 21 miles north | 303 | 1 | lake | 12 |
| Murphy Candler Park | 21 miles northeast | 20 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres | 21 miles northwest | 15 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Around George H Sparks Reservoir on the map
Other lakes a short haul from George H Sparks Reservoir
- Piedmont Lake15 miles east
- Glen Emerald Lake18 miles east
- Lake Acworth21 miles north
- Murphy Candler Park21 miles northeast
- Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres21 miles northwest
River pages near George H Sparks Reservoir
- Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County4 miles
- Powder Springs Creek11 miles
- Dog River13 miles
Where to grab bait close to George H Sparks Reservoir
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7200 Concourse Parkwaysporting goods store, Douglasville, 8 miles
- Fishers of Men Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 9 miles
- Adventures Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Smyrna, 11 miles
- Natures Tackle Box Incbait and tackle shop, Hiram, 12 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 4215 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwysporting goods store, Hiram, 12 miles
- Manheim Atlanta-Marshaling Yardmarina, Atlanta, 12 miles
Towns to bunk in for a George H Sparks Reservoir weekend
- Lithia Springs2 miles
- Douglasville4 miles
- Austell4 miles
County guides covering George H Sparks Reservoir
- Douglas Countyseat: Douglasville
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Which fish
Telling apart the fish of George H Sparks Reservoir
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Answers
What gets asked most about George H Sparks Reservoir
How do I locate George H Sparks Reservoir on a Georgia map?
Point the truck toward Douglas County, about 4 miles from Douglasville.
How many surface acres does George H Sparks Reservoir spread over?
It measures about 151 acres.
How many public launch ramps reach George H Sparks Reservoir?
1 public ramp, with Sweetwater Creek State Park at the top of the list.
What might a Georgia angler hook at George H Sparks Reservoir?
Listed fish: largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish.
What are the creel limits on George H Sparks Reservoir?
No exception is listed, so statewide limits such as 50 bream and 8 walleye apply.
What do visitors pay to fish George H Sparks Reservoir?
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 George H Sparks Reservoir?
Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7200 Concourse Parkway, about 8 miles away.
Where else could I wet a line close to George H Sparks Reservoir?
Closest page: Piedmont Lake, 15 miles.
Set a date for George H Sparks Reservoir
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