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Hollis Lathem Fishing
A 334-acre Georgia lake in Dawson County.
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Dawson County
Hollis Lathem by the figures
Inside Dawson County, Hollis Lathem holds about 334 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Ball Ground, roughly 6 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, spotted bass, redeye bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead and black crappie. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp.
334acres
1public ramps
8species listed
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Fish of Hollis Lathem
The Hollis Lathem species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
Largemouth bass Spotted bass Redeye bass Channel catfish Brown bullhead Black crappie Bluegill Redear sunfish
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Public launches at Hollis Lathem
- Hollis Lathem Launch3 lanes, dock, fee, Cherokee County Water Authority
Launch sites close to Hollis Lathem
- Eagles Beak ParkEtowah River, 3 miles southeast
- McGraw Ford WMA Boat RampEtowah River, 4 miles southwest
- River ParkEtowah River, 8 miles east
- Gober BeachEtowah River, 9 miles southwest
- Hickory Log Creek Boat RampHickory Log Creek Reservoir, 13 miles west
- Thompson Creek ParkLake Lanier, 13 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Regulations covering Hollis Lathem
| 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, Hollis Lathem 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 Hollis Lathem
Drive 13 miles to reach Canton Mills Lake, the nearest; Lake Lanier is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Lathem | 334 | 1 | lake | 8 | |
| Canton Mills Lake | 13 miles southwest | 411 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Family Pond | 18 miles southeast | 1 | 0 | pond | 2 |
| Lake Lanier | 19 miles east | 38,000 | 53 | reservoir | 10 |
| George Pierce Park | 23 miles southeast | 1 | 0 | lake | 2 |
| Rock Creek Lake | 24 miles north | 10 | 1 | lake | 2 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Spots by Hollis Lathem
Lakes that pair well with Hollis Lathem
- Canton Mills Lake13 miles southwest
- Family Pond18 miles southeast
- Lake Lanier19 miles east
- George Pierce Park23 miles southeast
- Rock Creek Lake24 miles north
Rivers to pair with Hollis Lathem
- East Branch Long Swamp Creek5 miles
- Sweetwater Creek, Dawson County8 miles
- Sharp Mountain Creek8 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Hollis Lathem
- Klc Dockmarina, Dawsonville, 10 miles
- Shack Baitbait and tackle shop, Cumming, 12 miles
- Hammond's Fishing Centerbait and tackle shop, Cumming, 12 miles
- Whaley Venturesbait and tackle shop, Cumming, 12 miles
- Timber Ghost Hunting & Fishingbait and tackle shop, Cumming, 12 miles
- Holiday Harbor Marina, 4700 Browns Bridge Rdmarina, Cumming, 13 miles
Nearby towns for a Hollis Lathem trip
- Ball Ground7 miles
- Nelson7 miles
- Dawsonville9 miles
Hollis Lathem, county by county
- Dawson Countyseat: Dawsonville
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Answers
Things to know before you fish Hollis Lathem
What part of Georgia holds Hollis Lathem?
Georgia maps place it in Dawson County, about 6 miles from Ball Ground.
How big is Hollis Lathem?
Close to 334 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Hollis Lathem?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Hollis Lathem Launch is a good start.
Which species turn up in Hollis Lathem?
largemouth bass, spotted bass, redeye bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie and bluegill, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Hollis Lathem?
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 Hollis Lathem?
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 Hollis Lathem?
Drive 10 miles to Klc Dock.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Hollis Lathem?
Try Canton Mills Lake, around 13 miles away.
A weekend at Hollis Lathem starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.