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James H Floyd SP – Upper Fishing
A 29-acre Georgia lake in Chattooga County.
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Quick look at James H Floyd SP – Upper
The surface of James H Floyd SP – Upper measures 29 acres, found in Chattooga County. Summerville is the nearest town on the map, near 3 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here. Shore access includes 1 pier or bank fishing site.
29acres
1public ramps
4species listed
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What anglers catch at James H Floyd SP – Upper
Species shown for James H Floyd SP – Upper 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 James H Floyd SP – Upper
- James H Floyd State Park, Upper1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on James H Floyd SP – Upper
- James H Floyd State Park, Upperfishing pier, Georgia DNR
More launches a short tow from James H Floyd SP – Upper
- James H Floyd State Park, LowerLower Lake, under a mile northwest
- Lyerly Dam Canoe LaunchChattooga River, 4 miles southwest
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Antioch East Boat RampAntioch Lake East, 5 miles south
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Antioch West Boat RampAntioch Lake West, 5 miles south
- Rocky Mountain PFA, Heath Lake Boat RampHeath Lake, 7 miles south
- Lower Chattooga Kayak LaunchChattooga River, 9 miles southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at James H Floyd SP – Upper
| 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 James H Floyd SP – Upper; 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
James H Floyd SP – Upper measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, James H Floyd SP – Lower lies closest at under a mile, and Antioch Lake West covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H Floyd SP – Upper | 29 | 1 | lake | 4 | |
| James H Floyd SP – Lower | under a mile northwest | 22 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Antioch Lake East | 6 miles southeast | 165 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Antioch Lake West | 6 miles south | 213 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Heath Lake | 7 miles south | 187 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Lower Arrowhead Lake | 11 miles east | 14 | 0 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near James H Floyd SP – Upper
Backup lakes near James H Floyd SP – Upper
- James H Floyd SP – Lowerunder a mile northwest
- Antioch Lake East6 miles southeast
- Antioch Lake West6 miles south
- Heath Lake7 miles south
- Lower Arrowhead Lake11 miles east
Rivers close to James H Floyd SP – Upper
- Moss Creek, Chattooga County3 miles
- Storey Mill Creek3 miles
- Taliaferro Creek4 miles
Shops on the way to James H Floyd SP – Upper
- The Big Texas Valley Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Rome, 6 miles
- Rocky Mountain Supply Co – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Rome, 11 miles
- Tuggle Bait Farm Incbait and tackle shop, Rome, 12 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 232 Shorter Avenuesporting goods store, Rome, 15 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by James H Floyd SP – Upper
- Summerville3 miles
- Lyerly5 miles
- Trion8 miles
The counties along James H Floyd SP – Upper
- Chattooga Countyseat: Summerville
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by James H Floyd SP – Upper
Photo: Darkspots, Public domain
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Answers
Straight answers on James H Floyd SP – Upper
Which counties touch James H Floyd SP – Upper?
The lake sits within Chattooga County, about 3 miles from Summerville.
Does James H Floyd SP – Upper rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 29 acres.
Which ramp should I use on James H Floyd SP – Upper?
There are 1 public ramp, such as James H Floyd State Park, Upper.
Which species does WRD list for James H Floyd SP – Upper?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for James H Floyd SP – Upper?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish James H Floyd SP – Upper?
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 James H Floyd SP – Upper?
Try The Big Texas Valley Trading Post, roughly 6 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor James H Floyd SP – Upper?
James H Floyd SP – Lower, under a mile away.
Make James H Floyd SP – Upper your next Georgia lake day
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