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Shamrock Lake Fishing
A 68-acre Georgia lake in Clayton County.
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Clayton County
Meet Shamrock Lake
Shamrock Lake spreads across 68 acres, all of it inside Clayton County. A base in Lovejoy keeps you about 3 miles from the shoreline.
WRD names largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish among its fish. You can choose from 1 public boat ramp.
68acres
1public ramps
7species listed
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What bites at Shamrock Lake
Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to Shamrock Lake.
Largemouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie Bluegill Redbreast sunfish Redear sunfish Bluegill sunfish
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Picking a ramp to start a Shamrock Lake day
- Shamrock Reservoir Boat Ramp1 lane, restroom, fee, Clayton County
Backup launches for Shamrock Lake
- Blalock Reservoir Boat RampBlalock Reservoir, 2 miles east
- J. W. Smith Reservoir Boat RampJ. W. Smith Reservoir, 6 miles southwest
- Lake Horton ParkLake Horton Reservoir, 13 miles southwest
- Panola Mountain State Park, Upper AlexanderUpper Alexander Lake, 14 miles northeast
- Panola Mountain State Park, Lower AlexanderLower Alexander Lake, 14 miles northeast
- Heads Creek Reservoir Boat RampHeads Creek Reservoir, 14 miles south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Daily creel and length rules for Shamrock 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 |
For Shamrock Lake the statewide numbers stand, since no exception is printed.
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.
Records
Record fish that came from Shamrock Lake
| Species | Weight | Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill Sunfish | 3 lb, 5 oz | July 3, 1977 | hook and line |
WRD state record freshwater fish list; angler names left out. All Georgia records.
Compare
Sizing up Shamrock Lake against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: Harbins Lake at 1 mile. Largest neighbor: Lake Horton Reservoir.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Lake | 68 | 1 | lake | 7 | |
| Harbins Lake | 1 mile east | 260 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Indian Lake | 3 miles north | 12 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| J. W. Smith Reservoir | 6 miles southwest | 250 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Lake Horton Reservoir | 13 miles southwest | 780 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Alexander Lakes | 14 miles northeast | 20 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Beside Shamrock Lake
More Georgia lakes close to Shamrock Lake
- Harbins Lake1 mile east
- Indian Lake3 miles north
- J. W. Smith Reservoir6 miles southwest
- Lake Horton Reservoir13 miles southwest
- Alexander Lakes14 miles northeast
Streams a short drive from Shamrock Lake
- South River14 miles
- Towaliga River17 miles
- Yellow River25 miles
Tackle counters serving Shamrock Lake
- Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 2 miles
- Pete's Sink-Hers Cobait and tackle shop, Stockbridge, 3 miles
- Lucky's katfish Pondbait and tackle shop, jonesboro, 4 miles
- Swints Feed Garden Supplybait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 5 miles
- Gander Mountain, 1970 Jonesboro Rdbait and tackle shop, Mcdonough, 5 miles
- Sierrabait and tackle shop, Mcdonough, 5 miles
Towns that make a base for Shamrock Lake
- Bonanza3 miles
- Lovejoy3 miles
- Irondale4 miles
Counties around Shamrock Lake
- Clayton Countyseat: Jonesboro
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In pictures
Pictures from Georgia water near Shamrock Lake
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0
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Answers
Shamrock Lake, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find Shamrock Lake?
It belongs to Clayton County, about 3 miles from Lovejoy.
What acreage does the state map give Shamrock Lake?
Roughly 68 acres.
Does Shamrock Lake have a public launch?
1 public ramp, among them Shamrock Reservoir Boat Ramp.
What bites at Shamrock Lake?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and bluegill sunfish.
How many bass can I keep from Shamrock Lake?
Only statewide limits apply, for example 50 bream and 30 crappie a day.
Can a nonresident fish Shamrock 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 listed tackle counter sits closest to Shamrock Lake?
Bait Tackle is around 2 miles from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to Shamrock Lake?
The nearest is Harbins Lake, 1 mile off.
Put Shamrock Lake on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.