John Tanner State Park Lake A Fishing
A 15-acre Georgia lake in Carroll County.
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John Tanner State Park Lake A: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts John Tanner State Park Lake A at 15 acres of water in Carroll County. Measured in a straight line, Mount Zion lies about 3 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp. There are 1 pier or bank fishing site for fishing from land.
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For John Tanner State Park Lake A, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on John Tanner State Park Lake A
- John Tanner State Park1 lane, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
Casting from land around John Tanner State Park Lake A
- John Tanner State Parkfishing pier, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
Ramps within a few miles of John Tanner State Park Lake A
- John Tanner State Park #2John Tanner SP Lake #2, under a mile southeast
- Lake Carroll Boat RampLake Carroll, 6 miles east
- GA Hwy 100 Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 14 miles northwest
- Lazy River Rentals Boat RampTallapoosa River, 14 miles northwest
- Broad Street Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 14 miles northwest
- Chattachoochee Bend State ParkChattahoochee River, 15 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for John Tanner State Park Lake A
| 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 |
Statewide freshwater limits cover John Tanner State Park Lake A, which has no listed exception.
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.
Nearby lakes beside John Tanner State Park Lake A
John Tanner State Park Lake B sits under a mile from John Tanner State Park Lake A; Lake Carroll is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tanner State Park Lake A | 15 | 1 | lake | 4 | |
| John Tanner State Park Lake B | under a mile southeast | 8 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Lake Carroll | 6 miles east | 171 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| American Legion Lake | 11 miles northwest | 4 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| J.L. Lester Lake | 24 miles north | 12 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres | 24 miles northeast | 15 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from John Tanner State Park Lake A
Georgia lakes in the same area as John Tanner State Park Lake A
- John Tanner State Park Lake Bunder a mile southeast
- Lake Carroll6 miles east
- American Legion Lake11 miles northwest
- J.L. Lester Lake24 miles north
- Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres24 miles northeast
Moving water near John Tanner State Park Lake A
- Little Tallapoosa River6 miles
- Brooks Creek14 miles
- Little River, Haralson County14 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near John Tanner State Park Lake A
- North-27 Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 5 miles
- All Natural Worm Castingsbait and tackle shop, Bremen, 8 miles
- Barnes Storebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 8 miles
- Bankhead Shoppettebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 8 miles
- McKenzie Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Temple, 14 miles
- West Georgia Commercial Icemakersbait and tackle shop, Villa Rica, 17 miles
Places to stay close to John Tanner State Park Lake A
- Mount Zion3 miles
- Carrollton5 miles
- Bowdon7 miles
County pages that include John Tanner State Park Lake A
- Carroll Countyseat: Carrollton
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Pictures of the fish at John Tanner State Park Lake A
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain
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Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
John Tanner State Park Lake A: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is John Tanner State Park Lake A in?
Georgia county lines put it in Carroll County, about 3 miles from Mount Zion.
What acreage does Georgia list for John Tanner State Park Lake A?
15 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto John Tanner State Park Lake A from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; John Tanner State Park has the most lanes.
Is John Tanner State Park Lake A good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
What size limits apply at John Tanner State Park Lake A?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for John Tanner State Park Lake A run me?
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 do I pick up bait on the road to John Tanner State Park Lake A?
Closest on our list: North-27 Bait & Tackle at 5 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to John Tanner State Park Lake A?
John Tanner State Park Lake B at under a mile.
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