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Heads Creek Reservoir Fishing
A 375-acre Georgia lake in Spalding County.
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Spalding County
Quick look at Heads Creek Reservoir
The surface of Heads Creek Reservoir measures 375 acres, found in Spalding County. Brooks is the nearest town on the map, near 5 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
375acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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What anglers catch at Heads Creek Reservoir
Species shown for Heads Creek Reservoir come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Launch sites at Heads Creek Reservoir
- Heads Creek Reservoir Boat Rampboat ramp, City of Griffin
More launches a short tow from Heads Creek Reservoir
- Lake Horton ParkLake Horton Reservoir, 4 miles northwest
- J. W. Smith Reservoir Boat RampJ. W. Smith Reservoir, 9 miles north
- Shamrock Reservoir Boat RampShamrock Reservoir, 14 miles north
- Blalock Reservoir Boat RampBlalock Reservoir, 15 miles north
- Joe Kurz WMA Boat RampWhite Oak Creek, 15 miles southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at Heads Creek 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 |
The guide lists no special rule for Heads Creek Reservoir; the statewide freshwater table applies.
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
Heads Creek Reservoir measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Horton Reservoir lies closest at 4 miles, and Lake Horton Reservoir covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heads Creek Reservoir | 375 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Lake Horton Reservoir | 4 miles northwest | 780 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| J. W. Smith Reservoir | 9 miles north | 250 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Shamrock Lake | 14 miles north | 68 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Lake McIntosh | 14 miles northwest | 254 | 0 | swamp | 0 |
| Harbins Lake | 14 miles north | 260 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near Heads Creek Reservoir
Backup lakes near Heads Creek Reservoir
- Lake Horton Reservoir4 miles northwest
- J. W. Smith Reservoir9 miles north
- Shamrock Lake14 miles north
- Lake McIntosh14 miles northwest
- Harbins Lake14 miles north
Rivers close to Heads Creek Reservoir
- Towaliga River15 miles
- White Oak Creek15 miles
Shops on the way to Heads Creek Reservoir
- Southern Outdoor Sportsmanbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 4 miles
- Blue Collarbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 5 miles
- Berry's Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 7 miles
- Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 13 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 198 South Point Boulevardsporting goods store, McDonough, 14 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 128-A Pavilion Pkwysporting goods store, Fayetteville, 14 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Heads Creek Reservoir
- Experiment5 miles
- Brooks5 miles
- Sunny Side6 miles
The counties along Heads Creek Reservoir
- Spalding Countyseat: Griffin
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Heads Creek Reservoir
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: StephenGA, CC0 1.0
Photo: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0
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Answers
Straight answers on Heads Creek Reservoir
Which counties touch Heads Creek Reservoir?
The lake sits within Spalding County, about 5 miles from Brooks.
Does Heads Creek Reservoir rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 375 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Heads Creek Reservoir?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Heads Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Heads Creek Reservoir?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Heads Creek Reservoir?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Heads Creek 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.
Which shop on the list is closest to Heads Creek Reservoir?
Try Southern Outdoor Sportsman, roughly 4 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Heads Creek Reservoir?
Lake Horton Reservoir, about 4 miles away.
Make Heads Creek Reservoir your next Georgia lake day
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