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Lake Peachtree Fishing
A 222-acre Georgia lake in Fayette County.
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Fayette County
Quick look at Lake Peachtree
The surface of Lake Peachtree measures 222 acres, found in Fayette County. Peachtree City is the nearest town on the map, near under a mile out.
222acres
0public ramps
Access
Launch sites at Lake Peachtree
Boats need another put-in, because no ramp on Lake Peachtree is mapped by WRD.
More launches a short tow from Lake Peachtree
- Lake Kedron Boat RampLake Kedron, 2 miles north
- Lake Horton ParkLake Horton Reservoir, 10 miles southeast
- J. W. Smith Reservoir Boat RampJ. W. Smith Reservoir, 11 miles east
- Heads Creek Reservoir Boat RampHeads Creek Reservoir, 14 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Water level
How full Lake Peachtree is
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Peachtree Headwater At Peachtree City, Ga | 784.44 ft lake elevation | Oct 23 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at Lake Peachtree
| 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 Lake Peachtree; 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.
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Lake Peachtree measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Kedron lies closest at 2 miles, and Lake Horton Reservoir covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Peachtree | 222 | 0 | lake | 0 | |
| Lake Kedron | 2 miles north | 235 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Lake McIntosh | 2 miles southwest | 254 | 0 | swamp | 0 |
| Lake Horton Reservoir | 10 miles southeast | 780 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| J. W. Smith Reservoir | 11 miles east | 250 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Heads Creek Reservoir | 14 miles southeast | 375 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near Lake Peachtree
Backup lakes near Lake Peachtree
- Lake Kedron2 miles north
- Lake McIntosh2 miles southwest
- Lake Horton Reservoir10 miles southeast
- J. W. Smith Reservoir11 miles east
- Heads Creek Reservoir14 miles southeast
Rivers close to Lake Peachtree
- Dog River19 miles
- White Oak Creek19 miles
- New River, Coweta County23 miles
Shops on the way to Lake Peachtree
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 128-A Pavilion Pkwysporting goods store, Fayetteville, 10 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1096 Bullsboro Drivesporting goods store, Newnan, 10 miles
- Gander Mountain, 361 Newnan Crossing Bypbait and tackle shop, Newnan, 11 miles
- Jds Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fairburn, 12 miles
- Ronnie's Variety Storebait and tackle shop, Newnan, 14 miles
- Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 15 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Lake Peachtree
- Peachtree Cityunder a mile
- Tyrone6 miles
- Sharpsburg6 miles
The counties along Lake Peachtree
- Fayette Countyseat: Fayetteville
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Lake Peachtree
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0
Photo: Mccunicano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Answers
Straight answers on Lake Peachtree
Which counties touch Lake Peachtree?
The lake sits within Fayette County, under a mile from Peachtree City.
Does Lake Peachtree rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 222 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Lake Peachtree?
There is no mapped ramp; check the list above.
Which species does WRD list for Lake Peachtree?
No list exists in the WRD layers.
Does Georgia write special rules for Lake Peachtree?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Lake Peachtree?
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 Lake Peachtree?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors, 128-A Pavilion Pkwy, roughly 10 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Lake Peachtree?
Lake Kedron, about 2 miles away.
Does a gauge report the level of Lake Peachtree?
Scroll to the level band.
Make Lake Peachtree your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.