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Lake Trahlyta Fishing
A 22-acre Georgia lake in Union County.
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Union County
Quick look at Lake Trahlyta
The surface of Lake Trahlyta measures 22 acres, found in Union County. Blairsville is the nearest town on the map, near 8 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and rainbow trout for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here. Shore access includes 1 pier or bank fishing site.
22acres
1public ramps
4species listed
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What anglers catch at Lake Trahlyta
Species shown for Lake Trahlyta 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 Lake Trahlyta
- Vogel State Parkcarry-in launch, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on Lake Trahlyta
- Vogel State Parkfishing pier, Georgia DNR
More launches a short tow from Lake Trahlyta
- Lake Winfield Scott Boat RampLake Winfield Scott, 4 miles southwest
- Meeks ParkNottely River, 8 miles northwest
- Canal Lake Boat RampNottely Lake, 10 miles northwest
- Nottely MarinaLake Nottely, 10 miles northwest
- Deep Hole Recreation AreaToccoa River, 13 miles west
- Jacks Creek Boat RampNottely Lake, 13 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at Lake Trahlyta
| 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 Trahlyta; the statewide freshwater table applies.
A WRD trout rule covers Lake Trahlyta: Trout license not required to fish, but required for harvest.
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
Lake Trahlyta measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Winfield Scott lies closest at 4 miles, and Lake Nottely covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trahlyta | 22 | 1 | lake | 4 | |
| Lake Winfield Scott | 4 miles southwest | 18 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Dockery Lake | 7 miles southwest | 3 | 0 | lake | 2 |
| Unicoi Lake | 11 miles east | 53 | 0 | lake | 6 |
| Lake Nottely | 12 miles northwest | 4,180 | 5 | reservoir | 9 |
| Rock Creek Lake | 14 miles southwest | 10 | 1 | lake | 2 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near Lake Trahlyta
Backup lakes near Lake Trahlyta
- Lake Winfield Scott4 miles southwest
- Dockery Lake7 miles southwest
- Unicoi Lake11 miles east
- Lake Nottely12 miles northwest
- Rock Creek Lake14 miles southwest
Rivers close to Lake Trahlyta
- Helton Creek1 mile
- West Fork Wolf Creek2 miles
- Wolf Creek, Union County2 miles
Shops on the way to Lake Trahlyta
- Southern Highroads Outfitters Gift Co.sporting goods store, Blairsville, 8 miles
- Nottely Marine Incbait and tackle shop, Blairsville, 10 miles
- Paradise Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Blairsville, 12 miles
- Carolina Luresbait and tackle shop, Blairsville, 13 miles
- Squiggly Worm Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Young Harris, 15 miles
- Squiggly Worm Bait & Tackbait and tackle shop, Hiawassee, 16 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Lake Trahlyta
- Blairsville8 miles
- Helen12 miles
- Young Harris12 miles
The counties along Lake Trahlyta
- Union Countyseat: Blairsville
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Lake Trahlyta
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Answers
Straight answers on Lake Trahlyta
Which counties touch Lake Trahlyta?
The lake sits within Union County, about 8 miles from Blairsville.
Does Lake Trahlyta rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 22 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Lake Trahlyta?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Vogel State Park.
Which species does WRD list for Lake Trahlyta?
The state ties largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and rainbow trout to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Lake Trahlyta?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Lake Trahlyta?
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 Trahlyta?
Try Southern Highroads Outfitters Gift Co., roughly 8 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Lake Trahlyta?
Lake Winfield Scott, about 4 miles away.
Make Lake Trahlyta your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.