Fishing near Johns Creek, Georgia
Fulton County, population 82,453.
- 5 milesto nearest lake
- 10ramps nearby
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Good water to fish out of Johns Creek
In 2020 the city of Johns Creek in Fulton County had 82,453 people. Going southeast for 5 miles puts you on Shorty Howell Park Lake, nearer than any other lake page. Among nearby lakes, Bull Sluice Lake is largest (406 acres). For a launch, Abbots Bridge Boat Ramp sits 2 miles away.
The Etowah River, about 20 miles off, is the nearest designated trout stream page. For bank fishing, Shorty Howell Park is 5 miles away.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorty Howell Park Lake | 5 miles southeast | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish |
| George Pierce Park | 8 miles east | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill |
| Family Pond | 10 miles northeast | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill |
| Bull Sluice Lake | 10 miles west | 406 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Murphy Candler Park | 11 miles southwest | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Watershed Y17 Lake | 11 miles east | 58 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
River trips from Johns Creek
- Little River, Cherokee County13 miles
- Alcovy River16 miles
- Yellow River19 miles
- Etowah River20 miles, 28.7 trout miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Johns Creek; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Ramps, piers and lakes around Johns Creek on a map
- Abbots Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 2 miles
- Medlock Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 3 miles
- Jones Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 3 miles
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 5 miles
- McGinnis Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 6 miles
- Settles Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Island Ford Boat RampChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Bull Sluice Lake Boat RampBull Sluice Lake, 9 miles
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 11 miles
- Lower Pool ParkChattahoochee River, 11 miles
Where to fish from the bank near Johns Creek
- Shorty Howell ParkShorty Howell Park Lake, 5 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1Chattahoochee River, 8 miles
- George Pierce ParkGeorge Pierce Park, 8 miles
- Vickery CreekBig Creek, 9 miles
- Buford Hatchery Kids PondFamily Pond, 10 miles
- Murphy Candler ParkMurphy Candler Park, 11 miles
Stream flow near Johns Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Norcross, Ga | 975 cfs, 2.20 ft gage height | Oct 23 11:15 pm |
| Big Creek Near Alpharetta, Ga | 26 cfs, 1.61 ft gage height | Oct 23 10:45 pm |
| Dick Creek At Old Atlanta Rd, Near Suwanee, Ga | 26 cfs, 6.33 ft gage height | Oct 23 11:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 11:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and tackle that Johns Creek anglers use
Shops on the way to Johns Creek
- Windward Lake Clubmarina, Alpharetta, 4 miles
- All Around Fitnessbait and tackle shop, Duluth, 5 miles
- Mariachi Pepe Lopezmarina, Duluth, 5 miles
- Big T Fly Fishingfly shop, Suwanee, 8 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Lawrencevillesporting goods store, Lawrenceville, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 320 Peachtree Pkwysporting goods store, Cumming, 9 miles
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 10 miles
- Whaley Venturesbait and tackle shop, Cumming, 10 miles
Georgia limits for water near Johns Creek
| 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.
Near Johns Creek
Georgia towns that sit close by Johns Creek
- Berkeley Lake4 miles
- Duluth4 miles
- Alpharetta5 miles
- Peachtree Corners5 miles
- Norcross7 miles
The counties along Johns Creek
- Fulton Countyseat: Atlanta
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Photos of fishing water by Johns Creek
Photo: Mccunicano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Thomson200, CC0 1.0
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0
What folks around Johns Creek ask about fishing
Is there a lake right near Johns Creek?
Head southeast about 5 miles to Shorty Howell Park Lake.
How many miles to a ramp from Johns Creek?
Abbots Bridge Boat Ramp is the pick, 2 miles from the town center.
Where can children cast from shore around Johns Creek?
Cast from Shorty Howell Park, 5 miles away as the crow flies.
Can I buy shiners or crickets near Johns Creek?
Start with Windward Lake Club, 4 miles out.
Which lake near Johns Creek has a WRD fishing forecast?
WRD forecasts cover bigger lakes farther away.
Which Georgia county is Johns Creek in?
It belongs to Fulton County.
Do mountain trout creeks run near Johns Creek?
Try the Etowah River (20 miles); WRD designates 28.7 miles of it.
What panfish rules apply around Johns Creek?
Statewide: 30 crappie, 50 sunfish in total and no catfish limit, unless a listed water differs.
Does Georgia sell Johns Creek visitors a single-day license?
For visitors: $10 a day, then $3.5 per added day, or $50 a year.
Plan a lake day from Johns Creek
Each lake, ramp and pier listed above links to a page of its own.