Fishing near Alpharetta, Georgia
Fulton County, population 65,818.
- 8 milesto nearest lake
- 10ramps nearby
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Choosing a fishing spot from Alpharetta
65,818 residents lived in Alpharetta at the 2020 count, a city in Fulton County. Drive about 8 miles southwest and you reach Bull Sluice Lake, the closest lake page. Of the ramp pages, Jones Bridge Boat Ramp lies closest to town, 5 miles out.
The closest trout stream page is the Etowah River at 16 miles. The nearest pier or bank page is Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1 (5 miles).
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Sluice Lake | 8 miles southwest | 406 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Shorty Howell Park Lake | 10 miles southeast | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish |
| Family Pond | 11 miles northeast | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill |
| Murphy Candler Park | 11 miles south | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| George Pierce Park | 12 miles east | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill |
| Lake Erin | 14 miles south | 6 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
Rivers and creeks near Alpharetta
- Little River, Cherokee County10 miles
- Etowah River16 miles, 28.7 trout miles
- Alcovy River21 miles
- Bluff Creek21 miles, 5.9 trout miles
- Sharp Mountain Creek21 miles, 11.6 trout miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Alpharetta; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Where to fish near Alpharetta on the map
- Jones Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 5 miles
- Island Ford Boat RampChattahoochee River, 6 miles
- Medlock Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Abbots Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Bull Sluice Lake Boat RampBull Sluice Lake, 7 miles
- Settles Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 10 miles
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 10 miles
- McGinnis Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 10 miles
- Johnson Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 11 miles
Bank access around Alpharetta
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1Chattahoochee River, 5 miles
- Vickery CreekBig Creek, 6 miles
- Shorty Howell ParkShorty Howell Park Lake, 10 miles
- Buford Hatchery Kids PondFamily Pond, 11 miles
- Murphy Candler ParkMurphy Candler Park, 12 miles
- George Pierce ParkGeorge Pierce Park, 12 miles
Live gauges by Alpharetta
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Alpharetta, Ga | 29 cfs, 1.68 ft gage height | Oct 22 4:45 pm |
| Big Creek Below Hog Wallow Creek At Roswell, Ga | 34 cfs, 2.45 ft gage height | Oct 22 5:15 pm |
| Chattahoochee River Above Roswell, Ga | 912 cfs, 3.05 ft gage height | Oct 22 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026 5:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle counters and guides around Alpharetta
Gear and bait a short hop from Alpharetta
- Windward Lake Clubmarina, Alpharetta, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 320 Peachtree Pkwysporting goods store, Cumming, 8 miles
- Whaley Venturesbait and tackle shop, Cumming, 9 miles
- Mariachi Pepe Lopezmarina, Duluth, 10 miles
- All Around Fitnessbait and tackle shop, Duluth, 10 miles
- Big T Fly Fishingfly shop, Suwanee, 10 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center Westsporting goods store, Dunwoody, 11 miles
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 12 miles
Rules for Alpharetta anglers
| Species | Limit | 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 |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations statewide rows. Each lake page shows its listed exceptions.
Spots by Alpharetta
Nearby towns for a Alpharetta trip
- Johns Creek5 miles
- Roswell5 miles
- Milton6 miles
- Peachtree Corners8 miles
- Berkeley Lake8 miles
Alpharetta, county by county
- Fulton Countyseat: Atlanta
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Know what you hooked at Alpharetta
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Alpharetta anglers ask, we answer
Which lake is the quickest drive from Alpharetta?
The answer is Bull Sluice Lake, 8 miles toward the southwest.
Which public ramp is nearest Alpharetta?
From town, Jones Bridge Boat Ramp is roughly 5 miles off.
Where can I fish from the bank near Alpharetta?
The nearest shore page is Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1, 5 miles out.
How far is Alpharetta from a bait shop?
Try Windward Lake Club, about 2 miles.
Which nearby lake does WRD write up for Alpharetta anglers?
None of the closest lakes carries a WRD forecast.
Which courthouse serves Alpharetta?
Fulton County covers it.
Does Alpharetta have trout fishing nearby?
Drive 16 miles to reach the Etowah River, where 28.7 miles are trout water.
What is the crappie limit near Alpharetta?
Keep up to 30 crappie and 50 bream; catfish carry no daily limit statewide.
What would an out-of-state angler in Alpharetta pay to fish?
Short nonresident licenses: $10 the first day, $3.5 each day after; $50 for 365 days.