Fishing near Marietta, Georgia
Cobb County, population 60,972.
- 10 milesto nearest lake
- 6ramps nearby
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A short fishing primer for Marietta
Cobb County includes the city of Marietta, population 60,972 in 2020. Bull Sluice Lake lies 10 miles to the east, the shortest run to a lake page. Most water close by: Lake Allatoona, 11,860 acres. Boats go in at Cochran Shoals Boat Ramp, about 7 miles from town.
WRD publishes a fishing forecast for Lake Allatoona, 13 miles away. 11 miles separates town from the Powder Springs Creek, a WRD trout stream. Without a boat, try Sope Creek Lake, about 6 miles away.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Sluice Lake | 10 miles east | 406 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Lake Acworth | 10 miles northwest | 303 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, spotted bass |
| Murphy Candler Park | 13 miles east | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Lake Allatoona | 13 miles north | 11,860 | reservoir | 27 | largemouth bass, spotted bass |
| George H Sparks Reservoir | 14 miles south | 151 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Piedmont Lake | 15 miles southeast | 12 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
Moving water close to Marietta
- Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County11 miles
- Powder Springs Creek11 miles, 4.5 trout miles
- Possum Creek15 miles, 5.8 trout miles
- Pumpkinvine Creek15 miles, 4.6 trout miles
- Ward Creek, Bartow County18 miles, 7.4 trout miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Marietta; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Mapped water around Marietta
- Cochran Shoals Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Paces Mill Boat RampChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Johnson Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 9 miles
- Bull Sluice Lake Boat RampBull Sluice Lake, 11 miles
- Acworth BeachLake Acworth, 11 miles
Piers you can reach quickly from Marietta
- Sope Creek LakeSope Creek, 6 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 2Chattahoochee River, 6 miles
- East PalisadesChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Vickery CreekBig Creek, 12 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1Chattahoochee River, 13 miles
- Murphy Candler ParkMurphy Candler Park, 13 miles
Gauge readings for Marietta anglers
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Noonday Cr Us Chastain Meadows Pkwy, Marietta, Ga | 3 cfs, 2.06 ft gage height | Oct 22 5:15 pm |
| Sewell Mill Creek At Ga 120, Near Marietta, Ga | 5 cfs, 1.06 ft gage height | Oct 22 5:15 pm |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta, Ga | 10 cfs, 0.93 ft gage height | Oct 22 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026 5:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local tackle and guiding for Marietta
Bait and tackle stops near Marietta
- Marina Marinamarina, Marietta, under a mile
- The Dugout Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Marietta, 3 miles
- Fly Box Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Kennesaw, 4 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1580 Crater Lake Drsporting goods store, Kennesaw, 4 miles
- Adventures Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Smyrna, 4 miles
- Bigbassbaits.netbait and tackle shop, Marietta, 4 miles
- The Bounce Houzbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 10 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Acworthsporting goods store, Acworth, 11 miles
Keeper limits near Marietta
| 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.
Within reach of Marietta
Georgia towns handy to Marietta
- Fair Oaks2 miles
- Kennesaw State University6 miles
- Smyrna6 miles
- Kennesaw7 miles
- Vinings8 miles
Which counties share Marietta
- Cobb Countyseat: Marietta
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Scenes from the water around Marietta
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Local fishing questions for Marietta
How many miles from Marietta to the closest lake?
Bull Sluice Lake sits 10 miles away, bearing east.
Where do boaters launch near Marietta?
Try Cochran Shoals Boat Ramp, 7 miles from the Census point.
Does Marietta have a public pier within reach?
From town, Sope Creek Lake is roughly 6 miles off.
Who sells live bait close to Marietta?
Nearest listing: Marina Marina (under a mile).
What lake near Marietta has a state forecast?
Yes, Lake Allatoona (13 miles); the lake page carries the forecast.
What county should Marietta anglers look up?
Cobb County, per the Census.
Which trout stream lies nearest Marietta?
The Powder Springs Creek, roughly 11 miles, with 4.5 designated miles.
What bream limit applies near Marietta?
Crappie 30, sunfish 50 combined, catfish unlimited, unless the water is listed.
Can a visitor to Marietta buy a short Georgia license?
One day costs a nonresident $10, extra days $3.5 each, a full year $50.