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Georgia reservoirs

High Falls Lake Fishing

A 650-acre Georgia reservoir in Monroe County, Butts County and Lamar County.

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Monroe County

First things to know about High Falls Lake

High Falls Lake is a Georgia reservoir of 650 acres located in Monroe County, Butts County and Lamar County. For fuel and food, Jackson sits about 8 miles off. The Gateway to Fishing layer includes it (High Falls State Park).

Georgia DNR Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division runs the dam and the water level. Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and white bass. There are 2 public boat ramps on it.

650acres

2public ramps

11species listed

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Forecast

High Falls Lake outlook from WRD

The WRD forecast for High Falls Lake reads in part as follows.

“High Falls Lake is a 650-acre impoundment of the Towaliga River in Butts, Monroe and Lamar counties, located just east of Interstate 75 north of Forsyth. The Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources operates High Falls Lake for recreational purposes that include sport fishing.”

WRD points anglers on High Falls Lake toward Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish.

Species	WRD prospect (quoted)
Largemouth Bass	High Falls lake is an untapped resource to bass anglers. The relative number of large bass (16-26 inches) is ranked near the top among major reservoirs within the state and almost 47 percent of the population is larger than 15 inches.
Striped Bass	Both striped bass and hybrids were stocked until 2006. Striped bass only stockings started in 2007 and were discontinued in 2013 due to the success of the striped bass re-establishment efforts downstream. Hybrid bass only stockings were continued in 2013.
Catfish	High Falls is a great catfish fishery comprised of both flathead and channel catfish. Channel catfish numbers have remained steady compared to previous years with strong year-classes coming through.
Crappie	Crappie are abundant with trophy potential. Anglers can expect over 43 percent of the population to be over 8 inches in length. Strong year classes have been recorded that equates for great fishing in 2020.
Bream	Bream are abundant but few reach catchable size. Bluegill and redear (shellcracker) are the most plentiful; however, redbreast also are available. Expect the average bluegill to reach 5 to 8 inches. Redear are less in abundance but anglers should expect nice catches of redear in 2020.

Georgia WRD fishing forecast for High Falls Lake, updated February 19, 2026. Read the full forecast.

Fish

The High Falls Lake species list

Every fish here is named for High Falls Lake by a WRD source.

Largemouth bass Striped bass Channel catfish Black crappie Bluegill White bass Hybrid striped bass Flathead catfish Redbreast sunfish Redear sunfish Chain pickerel

WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.

Access

Ramps that put trailers into High Falls Lake

High Falls State Park Lake1 lane, restroom, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
High Falls State Park Lake (Buck Cr.)1 lane, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)

More public ramps around High Falls Lake

High Falls State Park, Towaliga RiverTowaliga River, 2 miles southeast
Indian Springs State ParkChief McIntosh Lake, 7 miles northeast
Barnesville Reservoir Boat RampBarnesville Reservoir, 7 miles southwest
Key Bridge (SR83) Boat RampOcmulgee River, 12 miles east
Marjorie Kahn Popper Hand LaunchOcmulgee River, 13 miles east
Wise Creek Canoe LaunchOcmulgee River, 13 miles east

WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.

Regulations

Harvest rules for High Falls 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 High Falls 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.

Georgia license and limits

Compare

Lakes near High Falls Lake side by side

Of the lakes around High Falls Lake, Chief McIntosh Lake is nearest (7 miles) and Lake Jackson is largest.

Lake	Distance	Acres	Ramps	Type	Species listed
High Falls Lake		650	2	reservoir	11
Chief McIntosh Lake	7 miles northeast	92	1	lake	5
Barnesville Reservoir	7 miles southwest	160	1	lake	5
Lake Jackson	16 miles northeast	4,750	1	reservoir	15
Lake Juliette	17 miles southeast	3,600	2	reservoir	9
Heads Creek Reservoir	20 miles west	375	1	lake	5

WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.

Nearby

Within reach of High Falls Lake

Neighboring lakes to High Falls Lake

Chief McIntosh Lake7 miles northeast
Barnesville Reservoir7 miles southwest
Lake Jackson16 miles northeast
Lake Juliette17 miles southeast
Heads Creek Reservoir20 miles west

Creeks and rivers around High Falls Lake

Towaliga River9 miles

Bait and tackle stops near High Falls Lake

Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, under a mile
Berry's Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 14 miles
Southern Outdoor Sportsmanbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 16 miles
Blue Collarbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 18 miles
Academy Sports + Outdoors, 198 South Point Boulevardsporting goods store, McDonough, 18 miles
Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 20 miles

Georgia towns handy to High Falls Lake

Jackson8 miles
Flovilla8 miles
Jenkinsburg9 miles

Which counties share High Falls Lake

Monroe Countyseat: Forsyth
Butts Countyseat: Jackson
Lamar Countyseat: Barnesville

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In pictures

Scenes from the water around High Falls Lake

Lake Tobesofkee, Georgia — Lake Tobesofkee 27 mi
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Bibb County, Georgia — Bibb County 33 mi
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Ocmulgee River, Georgia — Ocmulgee River 39 mi
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Stone Mountain Lake, Georgia — Stone Mountain Lake 43 mi
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Answers

High Falls Lake in a few quick answers

Which Georgia town makes a handy base for High Falls Lake?

Head for Monroe County, Butts County and Lamar County, about 8 miles from Jackson.

What size is High Falls Lake on the state map?

Georgia data give 650 acres.

Where do I launch a boat on High Falls Lake?

Try High Falls State Park Lake, one of 2 public ramps.

Which fish do Georgia sources tie to High Falls Lake?

Expect largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, white bass and hybrid striped bass.

Are there exceptions to statewide limits on High Falls Lake?

It follows the statewide rows, including 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.

Is a trout license needed at High Falls 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 High Falls Lake?

Lakeside Bait And Tackle is the nearest at under a mile.

Is there another lake near High Falls Lake?

Chief McIntosh Lake sits 7 miles from it.

What are the best bets on High Falls Lake?

The forecast names Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish.

Circle a Saturday for High Falls Lake

Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.

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