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Paris Lake Fishing
A 52-acre Georgia lake in Floyd County.
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Floyd County
Quick look at Paris Lake
The surface of Paris Lake measures 52 acres, found in Floyd County. Rome is the nearest town on the map, near 7 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
52acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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What anglers catch at Paris Lake
Species shown for Paris Lake 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 Paris Lake
- Paris Lake Boat Rampboat ramp, restroom, Georgia Higlands College
More launches a short tow from Paris Lake
- Mayo Lock and Dam Boat RampCoosa River, 4 miles northwest
- Heritage ParkCoosa River, 6 miles north
- State Route 1 Loop Boat RampEtowah River, 7 miles northeast
- Brushy Branch ParkWeiss Lake, 11 miles west
- Old River Road Boat RampCoosa River, 12 miles northwest
- Neels LandingEtowah River, 13 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at Paris 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 |
The guide lists no special rule for Paris Lake; 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.
Compare
Paris Lake measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Heath Lake lies closest at 14 miles, and Antioch Lake West covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Lake | 52 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Heath Lake | 14 miles northwest | 187 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Antioch Lake West | 15 miles northwest | 213 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Antioch Lake East | 15 miles north | 165 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| J.L. Lester Lake | 15 miles south | 12 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Lower Arrowhead Lake | 19 miles north | 14 | 0 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near Paris Lake
Backup lakes near Paris Lake
- Heath Lake14 miles northwest
- Antioch Lake West15 miles northwest
- Antioch Lake East15 miles north
- J.L. Lester Lake15 miles south
- Lower Arrowhead Lake19 miles north
Rivers close to Paris Lake
- Silver Creek2 miles
- Spring Creek, Floyd County7 miles
- Coosa River7 miles
Shops on the way to Paris Lake
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 232 Shorter Avenuesporting goods store, Rome, 7 miles
- Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Cedartown, 11 miles
- Tuggle Bait Farm Incbait and tackle shop, Rome, 12 miles
- Rocky Mountain Supply Co – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Rome, 13 miles
- The Big Texas Valley Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Rome, 15 miles
- Bayne's Fishing and Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Euharlee, 21 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Paris Lake
- Lindale2 miles
- Rome7 miles
- Berry College8 miles
The counties along Paris Lake
- Floyd Countyseat: Rome
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Paris Lake
Photo: Darkspots, Public domain
Photo: Thomson200, CC0 1.0
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
Answers
Straight answers on Paris Lake
Which counties touch Paris Lake?
The lake sits within Floyd County, about 7 miles from Rome.
Does Paris Lake rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 52 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Paris Lake?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Paris Lake Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Paris Lake?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Paris Lake?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Paris 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.
Which shop on the list is closest to Paris Lake?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors, 232 Shorter Avenue, roughly 7 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Paris Lake?
Heath Lake, about 14 miles away.
Make Paris Lake your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.