Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County Fishing
Paulding County and 3 other counties.
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Meet the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
The Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County winds through Paulding County and 3 other counties as a creek. The mapped Georgia length is close to 46 miles. Supplies are in Austell, near under a mile off.
USGS runs 4 live gauges on it.
What bites in the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
Species for the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County 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 Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek,brownsville Rd,powder Springs,ga | 34 cfs, 3.15 ft gage height | Nov 13 4:45 am |
| Sweetwater Cr 0.05 Mi Us Rr Bridge At Austell, Ga | 45 cfs, 5.32 ft gage height | Nov 13 4:45 am |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell, Ga | 59 cfs, 0.95 ft gage height | Nov 13 4:45 am |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell, Ga | 53 cfs, 0.90 ft gage height | Nov 13 4:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 5:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Launch points along the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
Reach the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County on foot from public ground; no ramp is mapped.
- Sweetwater Creekbank fishing area
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Rules covering the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
| 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 Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County on the map
Other lakes a short haul from the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
- George H Sparks Reservoir4 miles
- Piedmont Lake16 miles
- Lake Acworth16 miles
- Goldmine Lake near Braswell, Paulding County, 15 acres19 miles
Where to grab bait close to the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
- Adventures Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Smyrna, 8 miles
- Natures Tackle Box Incbait and tackle shop, Hiram, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 4215 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwysporting goods store, Hiram, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7200 Concourse Parkwaysporting goods store, Douglasville, 9 miles
- Marina Marinamarina, Marietta, 10 miles
Towns to bunk in for a the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County weekend
- Austellunder a mile
- Lithia Springs3 miles
- Powder Springs4 miles
- Mableton5 miles
Nearby moving water to the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
- Powder Springs Creek7 miles
- Little Pumpkinvine Creek15 miles
- Possum Creek15 miles
- Dog River17 miles
County guides covering the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
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Telling apart the fish of Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0
Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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What gets asked most about the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
How do I find the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County on a Georgia map?
It runs through Paulding County, Douglas County, Cobb County and Carroll County.
Does WRD stock trout in the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
No, WRD gives it no trout designation.
Where do I look up current flow for the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
Scroll up for 4 USGS gauges.
Where would I slide a boat into the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
Wade-in access only in our data.
What creel limits does Georgia set on the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
No exception is printed; statewide rows apply.
What do visitors pay to fish the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
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 Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
Adventures Outdoors, about 8 miles away.
Is the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, shoal bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redbreast sunfish.
Which town works as a base camp for the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County?
The nearest town is Austell, under a mile.
Set a date for the Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County
Buy the license and trout license online first.