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Heath Lake Fishing
A 187-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Floyd County, part of Rocky Mountain PFA.
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Floyd County
First things to know about Heath Lake
Heath Lake is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 187 acres located in Floyd County. For fuel and food, Lyerly sits about 6 miles off. It sits inside Rocky Mountain PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.
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. Land-based anglers can use 1 pier or bank fishing site.
187acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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The Heath Lake species list
Every fish here is named for Heath 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 Heath Lake
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Heath Lake Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Walk-up fishing spots at Heath Lake
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Heath Lakefishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More public ramps around Heath Lake
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Antioch West Boat RampAntioch Lake West, 2 miles northeast
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Antioch East Boat RampAntioch Lake East, 3 miles northeast
- Lyerly Dam Canoe LaunchChattooga River, 6 miles northwest
- Old River Road Boat RampCoosa River, 7 miles southwest
- Lower Chattooga Kayak LaunchChattooga River, 7 miles west
- James H Floyd State Park, UpperUpper Lake, 7 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Harvest rules for Heath 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 Heath 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 Heath Lake side by side
Of the lakes around Heath Lake, Antioch Lake West is nearest (2 miles) and Antioch Lake West is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lake | 187 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Antioch Lake West | 2 miles northeast | 213 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Antioch Lake East | 3 miles northeast | 165 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| James H Floyd SP – Upper | 7 miles north | 29 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| James H Floyd SP – Lower | 7 miles north | 22 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Lower Arrowhead Lake | 13 miles northeast | 14 | 0 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Within reach of Heath Lake
Neighboring lakes to Heath Lake
- Antioch Lake West2 miles northeast
- Antioch Lake East3 miles northeast
- James H Floyd SP – Upper7 miles north
- James H Floyd SP – Lower7 miles north
- Lower Arrowhead Lake13 miles northeast
Creeks and rivers around Heath Lake
- Lavender Creek2 miles
- Clarks Creek2 miles
- Hinton Creek, Chattooga County2 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Heath Lake
- The Big Texas Valley Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Rome, 2 miles
- Tuggle Bait Farm Incbait and tackle shop, Rome, 6 miles
- Rocky Mountain Supply Co – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Rome, 9 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 232 Shorter Avenuesporting goods store, Rome, 9 miles
- Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Cedartown, 23 miles
Georgia towns handy to Heath Lake
- Lyerly6 miles
- Berry College9 miles
- Rome10 miles
Which counties share Heath Lake
- Floyd Countyseat: Rome
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In pictures
Scenes from the water around Heath Lake
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Answers
Heath Lake in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Heath Lake?
Head for Floyd County, about 6 miles from Lyerly.
What size is Heath Lake on the state map?
Georgia data give 187 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Heath Lake?
Try Rocky Mountain PFA, Heath Lake Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Heath Lake?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Heath Lake?
It follows the statewide rows, including 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Is a trout license needed at Heath 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 Heath Lake?
The Big Texas Valley Trading Post is the nearest at 2 miles.
Is there another lake near Heath Lake?
Antioch Lake West sits 2 miles from it.
Circle a Saturday for Heath Lake
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.