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Spotted Bass
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Flathead Catfish
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Redear Sunfish
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Lake Acworth Fishing
A 303-acre Georgia lake in Cobb County.
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Cobb County
Lake Acworth: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Lake Acworth at 303 acres of water in Cobb County. Measured in a straight line, Acworth lies under a mile from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, brown bullhead and white crappie. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp.
303acres
1public ramps
12species listed
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The fishery at Lake Acworth
For Lake Acworth, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
Largemouth bass Spotted bass Channel catfish Flathead catfish Brown bullhead White crappie Black crappie Bluegill Redear sunfish Warmouth Yellow perch Common carp
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Boat ramps on Lake Acworth
- Acworth Beach2 lanes, dock, restroom, City of Acworth
Ramps within a few miles of Lake Acworth
- Tanyard Creek Boat RampAllatoona Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Old Hwy 41 Boat RampAllatoona Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Clark Creek Boat RampAllatoona Lake, 3 miles north
- Holiday Harbor MarinaAllatoona Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Blockhouse Boat RampAllatoona Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Old Hwy 41 #3 CampgroundAllatoona Lake, 4 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Lake Acworth
| 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 Lake Acworth, 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.
Compare
Nearby lakes beside Lake Acworth
Lake Allatoona sits 6 miles from Lake Acworth; Lake Allatoona is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Acworth | 303 | 1 | lake | 12 | |
| Lake Allatoona | 6 miles northeast | 11,860 | 27 | reservoir | 15 |
| Bull Sluice Lake | 18 miles east | 406 | 1 | lake | 8 |
| Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres | 19 miles southwest | 15 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Canton Mills Lake | 19 miles northeast | 411 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| George H Sparks Reservoir | 21 miles south | 151 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Short drives from Lake Acworth
Georgia lakes in the same area as Lake Acworth
- Lake Allatoona6 miles northeast
- Bull Sluice Lake18 miles east
- Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres19 miles southwest
- Canton Mills Lake19 miles northeast
- George H Sparks Reservoir21 miles south
Moving water near Lake Acworth
- Pumpkinvine Creek5 miles
- Possum Creek8 miles
- Ward Creek, Bartow County9 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Lake Acworth
- Striper Soup Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Acworth, under a mile
- Bass Pro Shops Acworthsporting goods store, Acworth, 2 miles
- Joshs Mobile Marine Repairmarina, Acworth, 3 miles
- Holiday Harbor Marina, 5989 Groovers Landing Rd SEmarina, Acworth, 3 miles
- Allatoona Landing Marine Resortmarina, Cartersville, 4 miles
- Glade Marina-Lake Allatoonamarina, Acworth, 5 miles
Places to stay close to Lake Acworth
- Acworthunder a mile
- Kennesaw4 miles
- Kennesaw State University5 miles
County pages that include Lake Acworth
- Cobb Countyseat: Marietta
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Which fish
Pictures of the fish at Lake Acworth
Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Answers
Lake Acworth: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Lake Acworth in?
Georgia county lines put it in Cobb County, under a mile from Acworth.
What acreage does Georgia list for Lake Acworth?
303 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Lake Acworth from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Acworth Beach has the most lanes.
Is Lake Acworth good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, brown bullhead, white crappie and black crappie.
What size limits apply at Lake Acworth?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Lake Acworth 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 Lake Acworth?
Closest on our list: Striper Soup Bait & Tackle at under a mile.
What is the nearest lake page to Lake Acworth?
Lake Allatoona at roughly 6 miles.
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