Fishing near Atlanta, Georgia
Fulton County, population 498,715.
- 3 milesto nearest lake
- 2ramps nearby
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Choosing a fishing spot from Atlanta
498,715 residents lived in Atlanta at the 2020 count, a city in Fulton County. Drive about 3 miles northeast and you reach Piedmont Lake, the closest lake page. By size George H Sparks Reservoir leads the nearby lakes with 151 acres. Of the ramp pages, Paces Mill Boat Ramp lies closest to town, 8 miles out.
The closest trout stream page is the Powder Springs Creek at 19 miles. The nearest pier or bank page is Piedmont Park (3 miles).
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Lake | 3 miles northeast | 12 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Glen Emerald Lake | 6 miles southeast | 7 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Exchange Park | 10 miles east | 3 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Summergate Park Lake | 12 miles southeast | 1 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Murphy Candler Park | 12 miles northeast | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| George H Sparks Reservoir | 12 miles west | 151 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
Rivers and creeks near Atlanta
- Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County13 miles
- South River17 miles
- Powder Springs Creek19 miles, 4.5 trout miles
- Yellow River21 miles
- Dog River23 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Atlanta; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Where to fish near Atlanta on the map
- Paces Mill Boat RampChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Cochran Shoals Boat RampChattahoochee River, 10 miles
Bank access around Atlanta
- Piedmont ParkLake Clara Meer, 3 miles
- Glen Emerald LakeGlen Emerald Lake, 6 miles
- East PalisadesChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 2Chattahoochee River, 10 miles
- Exchange ParkExchange Park, 10 miles
- Summergate ParkSummergate Park Lake, 12 miles
Live gauges by Atlanta
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor Creek At Jackson Parkway, At Atlanta, Ga | 1 cfs, 3.00 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:15 pm |
| Peachtree Creek At Atlanta, Ga | 18 cfs, 2.06 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:00 pm |
| Woodall Creek At Defoors Ferry Rd, At Atlanta, Ga | 0.75 ft gage height | Oct 23 5:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle counters and guides around Atlanta
Gear and bait a short hop from Atlanta
- Kroger Fuel Centermarina, Atlanta, 5 miles
- Fishers of Men Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 6 miles
- Manheim Atlanta-Marshaling Yardmarina, Atlanta, 11 miles
- Adventures Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Smyrna, 11 miles
- The Bounce Houzbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 11 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center Westsporting goods store, Dunwoody, 12 miles
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 13 miles
- Regenerative Joint Clinicsmarina, Riverdale, 13 miles
Who guides on Atlanta
- Shallow Water Fishing Adventurescharter, Atlanta, (678) 687-4746
Rules for Atlanta 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 Atlanta
Nearby towns for a Atlanta trip
- Druid Hills6 miles
- North Druid Hills7 miles
- East Point7 miles
- Hapeville7 miles
- Vinings7 miles
Atlanta, county by county
- Fulton Countyseat: Atlanta
A Piscifun reel lineup for Atlanta
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Know what you hooked at Atlanta
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Atlanta anglers ask, we answer
Which lake is the quickest drive from Atlanta?
The answer is Piedmont Lake, 3 miles toward the northeast.
Which public ramp is nearest Atlanta?
From town, Paces Mill Boat Ramp is roughly 8 miles off.
Where can I fish from the bank near Atlanta?
The nearest shore page is Piedmont Park, 3 miles out.
How far is Atlanta from a bait shop?
Try Kroger Fuel Center, about 5 miles.
Which nearby lake does WRD write up for Atlanta anglers?
None of the closest lakes carries a WRD forecast.
Which courthouse serves Atlanta?
Fulton County covers it.
Does Atlanta have trout fishing nearby?
Drive 19 miles to reach the Powder Springs Creek, where 4.5 miles are trout water.
What is the crappie limit near Atlanta?
Keep up to 30 crappie and 50 bream; catfish carry no daily limit statewide.
What would an out-of-state angler in Atlanta pay to fish?
Short nonresident licenses: $10 the first day, $3.5 each day after; $50 for 365 days.