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Manning Mill Lake Fishing
A 5-acre Georgia lake in Bartow County.
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Bartow County
Manning Mill Lake by the figures
Inside Bartow County, Manning Mill Lake holds about 5 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Adairsville, roughly 2 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp.
5acres
1public ramps
3species listed
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Fish of Manning Mill Lake
The Manning Mill Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Public launches at Manning Mill Lake
- Manning Mill Parkcarry-in launch, restroom, City of Adairsville
Launch sites close to Manning Mill Lake
- Neels LandingEtowah River, 10 miles southwest
- Old Hardin Bridge LandingEtowah River, 11 miles south
- Highway 156 Boat RampOostanaula River, 12 miles northwest
- Highway 136C Boat RampOostanaula River, 12 miles north
- State Highway 140 Boat RampOostanaula River, 13 miles west
- Euharlee Road Boat RampEtowah River, 13 miles south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Regulations covering Manning Mill Lake
| 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 |
With no listed exception, Manning Mill Lake follows the statewide freshwater rows.
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
Close-by lakes lined up with Manning Mill Lake
Drive 15 miles to reach Salacoa Creek Lake, the nearest; Lake Allatoona is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning Mill Lake | 5 | 1 | lake | 3 | |
| Salacoa Creek Lake | 15 miles northeast | 126 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Lower Arrowhead Lake | 15 miles northwest | 14 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Marvin | 19 miles northwest | 90 | 1 | lake | 3 |
| Paris Lake | 21 miles southwest | 52 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Allatoona | 21 miles southeast | 11,860 | 27 | reservoir | 15 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Spots by Manning Mill Lake
Lakes that pair well with Manning Mill Lake
- Salacoa Creek Lake15 miles northeast
- Lower Arrowhead Lake15 miles northwest
- Lake Marvin19 miles northwest
- Paris Lake21 miles southwest
- Lake Allatoona21 miles southeast
Rivers to pair with Manning Mill Lake
- Dry Creek near Adairsville, Bartow County4 miles
- Connesena Creek4 miles
- Sipsey Creek4 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Manning Mill Lake
- Nutter Rod & Reel Servicebait and tackle shop, White, 10 miles
- SHL Luresbait and tackle shop, Cartersville, 12 miles
- Royal Carpbait and tackle shop, White, 13 miles
- Cohutta Fishing Company, 487 E Main Stbait and tackle shop, Cartersville, 14 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 453 E. Main Stsporting goods store, Cartersville, 14 miles
- Bayne's Fishing and Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Euharlee, 14 miles
Nearby towns for a Manning Mill Lake trip
- Adairsville2 miles
- Kingston8 miles
- Plainville8 miles
Manning Mill Lake, county by county
- Bartow Countyseat: Cartersville
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Which fish
Know what you hooked at Manning Mill Lake
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Answers
Things to know before you fish Manning Mill Lake
What part of Georgia holds Manning Mill Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Bartow County, about 2 miles from Adairsville.
How big is Manning Mill Lake?
Close to 5 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Manning Mill Lake?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Manning Mill Park is a good start.
Which species turn up in Manning Mill Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish and bluegill, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Manning Mill Lake?
Statewide freshwater limits apply: 10 black bass in total and a 12-inch largemouth minimum, 30 crappie, 50 bream.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Manning Mill Lake?
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 are crickets and shiners sold near Manning Mill Lake?
Drive 10 miles to Nutter Rod & Reel Service.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Manning Mill Lake?
Try Salacoa Creek Lake, around 15 miles away.
A weekend at Manning Mill Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.