Little Tallapoosa River Fishing
Carroll County.
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Meet the Little Tallapoosa River
The Little Tallapoosa River winds through Carroll County as a river. The mapped Georgia length is close to 46 miles. Supplies are in Bowdon, near 4 miles off.
USGS runs 3 live gauges on it.
What bites in the Little Tallapoosa River
Species for the Little Tallapoosa River come from WRD access point flags, its forecast and the record lists.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
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Below are the newest USGS readings from gauges on the Little Tallapoosa River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River At Us 27, At Carrollton,ga | 15 cfs, 2.03 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:00 am |
| Little Tallapoosa R At Reavesville Rd Nr Bowdon,ga | 40 cfs, 9.19 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:45 am |
| Little Tallapoosa R At Ga 100, Near Bowdon, Ga | 41 cfs, 2.43 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Launch points along the Little Tallapoosa River
Reach the Little Tallapoosa River on foot from public ground; no ramp is mapped.
- Little Tallapoosa Parkbank fishing area
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Rules covering the Little Tallapoosa River
| 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 |
Limits from the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations guide; every Georgia limit on one page.
Around the Little Tallapoosa River on the map
Other lakes a short haul from the Little Tallapoosa River
- John Tanner State Park Lake B6 miles
- John Tanner State Park Lake A6 miles
- Lake Carroll9 miles
- American Legion Lake16 miles
Where to grab bait close to the Little Tallapoosa River
- North-27 Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 8 miles
- Barnes Storebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 11 miles
- Bankhead Shoppettebait and tackle shop, Carrollton, 11 miles
- All Natural Worm Castingsbait and tackle shop, Bremen, 13 miles
- McKenzie Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Temple, 20 miles
Towns to bunk in for a the Little Tallapoosa River weekend
- Bowdon4 miles
- Roopville5 miles
- Carrollton8 miles
- Ephesus8 miles
Nearby moving water to the Little Tallapoosa River
- Tallapoosa River19 miles
- Brooks Creek20 miles
- Little River, Haralson County21 miles
- Mill Creek, Haralson County22 miles
County guides covering the Little Tallapoosa River
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Telling apart the fish of Little Tallapoosa River
Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0
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What gets asked most about the Little Tallapoosa River
How do I find the Little Tallapoosa River on a Georgia map?
It runs through Carroll County.
Does WRD stock trout in the Little Tallapoosa River?
No, WRD gives it no trout designation.
Where do I look up current flow for the Little Tallapoosa River?
Scroll up for 3 USGS gauges.
Where would I slide a boat into the Little Tallapoosa River?
Wade-in access only in our data.
What creel limits does Georgia set on the Little Tallapoosa River?
No exception is printed; statewide rows apply.
What do visitors pay to fish the Little Tallapoosa River?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Who sells crickets and worms near the Little Tallapoosa River?
North-27 Bait & Tackle, about 8 miles away.
Is the Little Tallapoosa River good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, spotted bass, tallapoosa bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and yellow bullhead.
Which town works as a base camp for the Little Tallapoosa River?
The nearest town is Bowdon, 4 miles.
Set a date for the Little Tallapoosa River
Buy the license and trout license online first.