John Tanner State Park Lake B Fishing
A 8-acre Georgia lake in Carroll County.
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Meet John Tanner State Park Lake B
John Tanner State Park Lake B spreads across 8 acres, all of it inside Carroll County. A base in Mount Zion keeps you about 3 miles from the shoreline.
WRD names largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish among its fish. You can choose from 1 public boat ramp.
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Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to John Tanner State Park Lake B.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Picking a ramp to start a John Tanner State Park Lake B day
- John Tanner State Park #2carry-in launch, fee, Georgia DNR
Backup launches for John Tanner State Park Lake B
- John Tanner State ParkJohn Tanner SP Lake #1, under a mile northwest
- Lake Carroll Boat RampLake Carroll, 6 miles east
- GA Hwy 100 Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 14 miles northwest
- Lazy River Rentals Boat RampTallapoosa River, 15 miles northwest
- Chattachoochee Bend State ParkChattahoochee River, 15 miles southeast
- Broad Street Canoe LaunchTallapoosa River, 15 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Daily creel and length rules for John Tanner State Park Lake B
| 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 |
For John Tanner State Park Lake B the statewide numbers stand, since no exception is printed.
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.
Sizing up John Tanner State Park Lake B against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: John Tanner State Park Lake A at under a mile. Largest neighbor: Lake Carroll.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tanner State Park Lake B | 8 | 1 | lake | 4 | |
| John Tanner State Park Lake A | under a mile northwest | 15 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Lake Carroll | 6 miles east | 171 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| American Legion Lake | 11 miles northwest | 4 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres | 24 miles northeast | 15 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| J.L. Lester Lake | 25 miles north | 12 | 0 | lake | 3 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Beside John Tanner State Park Lake B
More Georgia lakes close to John Tanner State Park Lake B
- John Tanner State Park Lake Aunder a mile northwest
- Lake Carroll6 miles east
- American Legion Lake11 miles northwest
- Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres24 miles northeast
- J.L. Lester Lake25 miles north
Streams a short drive from John Tanner State Park Lake B
- Little Tallapoosa River6 miles
- Brooks Creek14 miles
- Little River, Haralson County14 miles
Tackle counters serving John Tanner State Park Lake B
- 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
Towns that make a base for John Tanner State Park Lake B
- Mount Zion3 miles
- Carrollton5 miles
- Bowdon7 miles
Counties around John Tanner State Park Lake B
- Carroll Countyseat: Carrollton
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Pictures from Georgia water near John Tanner State Park Lake B
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Mccunicano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
Photo: National Trails Office ( US National Park Service ), Public domain
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John Tanner State Park Lake B, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find John Tanner State Park Lake B?
It belongs to Carroll County, about 3 miles from Mount Zion.
What acreage does the state map give John Tanner State Park Lake B?
Roughly 8 acres.
Does John Tanner State Park Lake B have a public launch?
1 public ramp, among them John Tanner State Park #2.
What bites at John Tanner State Park Lake B?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
How many bass can I keep from John Tanner State Park Lake B?
Only statewide limits apply, for example 50 bream and 30 crappie a day.
Can a nonresident fish John Tanner State Park Lake B?
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 listed tackle counter sits closest to John Tanner State Park Lake B?
North-27 Bait & Tackle is around 5 miles from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to John Tanner State Park Lake B?
The nearest is John Tanner State Park Lake A, under a mile off.
Put John Tanner State Park Lake B on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.