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Harbins Lake Fishing
A 260-acre Georgia lake in Henry County.
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Henry County
Harbins Lake by the figures
Inside Henry County, Harbins Lake holds about 260 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Lovejoy, roughly 4 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp.
260acres
1public ramps
6species listed
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Fish of Harbins Lake
The Harbins Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Public launches at Harbins Lake
- Blalock Reservoir Boat Ramp2 lanes, restroom, fee, Clayton County
Launch sites close to Harbins Lake
- Shamrock Reservoir Boat RampShamrock Reservoir, 1 mile west
- J. W. Smith Reservoir Boat RampJ. W. Smith Reservoir, 8 miles southwest
- Panola Mountain State Park, Upper AlexanderUpper Alexander Lake, 13 miles northeast
- Panola Mountain State Park, Lower AlexanderLower Alexander Lake, 13 miles northeast
- Lake Horton ParkLake Horton Reservoir, 13 miles southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Regulations covering Harbins 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 |
With no listed exception, Harbins Lake follows the statewide freshwater rows.
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
Close-by lakes lined up with Harbins Lake
Drive 1 mile to reach Shamrock Lake, the nearest; J. W. Smith Reservoir is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbins Lake | 260 | 1 | lake | 6 | |
| Shamrock Lake | 1 mile west | 68 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Indian Lake | 4 miles northwest | 12 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| J. W. Smith Reservoir | 8 miles southwest | 250 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Alexander Lakes | 13 miles northeast | 20 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Lower Alexander Lake | 13 miles northeast | 16 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Spots by Harbins Lake
Lakes that pair well with Harbins Lake
- Shamrock Lake1 mile west
- Indian Lake4 miles northwest
- J. W. Smith Reservoir8 miles southwest
- Alexander Lakes13 miles northeast
- Lower Alexander Lake13 miles northeast
Rivers to pair with Harbins Lake
- South River13 miles
- Towaliga River16 miles
- Yellow River24 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Harbins Lake
- Pete's Sink-Hers Cobait and tackle shop, Stockbridge, 2 miles
- Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 3 miles
- Gander Mountain, 1970 Jonesboro Rdbait and tackle shop, Mcdonough, 4 miles
- Sierrabait and tackle shop, Mcdonough, 4 miles
- Lucky's katfish Pondbait and tackle shop, jonesboro, 5 miles
- Swints Feed Garden Supplybait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 6 miles
Nearby towns for a Harbins Lake trip
- Lovejoy4 miles
- Bonanza4 miles
- Stockbridge4 miles
Harbins Lake, county by county
- Henry Countyseat: McDonough
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Which fish
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Answers
Things to know before you fish Harbins Lake
What part of Georgia holds Harbins Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Henry County, about 4 miles from Lovejoy.
How big is Harbins Lake?
Close to 260 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Harbins Lake?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Blalock Reservoir Boat Ramp is a good start.
Which species turn up in Harbins Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Harbins Lake?
Statewide freshwater limits apply: 10 black bass in total and a 12-inch largemouth minimum, 30 crappie, 50 bream.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Harbins 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.
Where are crickets and shiners sold near Harbins Lake?
Drive 2 miles to Pete's Sink-Hers Co.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Harbins Lake?
Try Shamrock Lake, around 1 mile away.
A weekend at Harbins Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.