Fishing near Roswell, Georgia
Fulton County, population 92,833.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 9ramps nearby
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Day trips to the water from Roswell
Population 92,833 (2020 Census): that is Roswell, a city of Fulton County. Closest lake page: Bull Sluice Lake, roughly 4 miles south. Bull Sluice Lake Boat Ramp is the nearest launch with a page, at 3 miles.
Trout anglers can reach the Etowah River, 16 miles away. Vickery Creek, roughly 2 miles off, is the closest shore page.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Sluice Lake | 4 miles south | 406 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Murphy Candler Park | 9 miles south | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Shorty Howell Park Lake | 12 miles east | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish |
| Lake Erin | 14 miles southeast | 6 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Kelly Cofer Park Lake | 14 miles southeast | 7 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Family Pond | 16 miles northeast | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill |
Streams to wade near Roswell
- Little River, Cherokee County12 miles
- Etowah River16 miles, 28.7 trout miles
- Bluff Creek22 miles, 5.9 trout miles
- Sharp Mountain Creek22 miles, 11.6 trout miles
- Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County23 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Roswell; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
The water around Roswell on a map
- Bull Sluice Lake Boat RampBull Sluice Lake, 3 miles
- Island Ford Boat RampChattahoochee River, 4 miles
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 5 miles
- Jones Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Johnson Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Medlock Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 9 miles
- Abbots Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 10 miles
- Cochran Shoals Boat RampChattahoochee River, 11 miles
Shore spots around Roswell
- Vickery CreekBig Creek, 2 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1Chattahoochee River, 2 miles
- Sope Creek LakeSope Creek, 9 miles
- Murphy Candler ParkMurphy Candler Park, 9 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 2Chattahoochee River, 11 miles
- East PalisadesChattahoochee River, 12 miles
River gauges around Roswell
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Below Hog Wallow Creek At Roswell, Ga | 31 cfs, 2.42 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:15 pm |
| Willeo Creek At Ga 120, Near Roswell, Ga | 3 cfs, 0.88 ft gage height | Oct 23 5:45 pm |
| Chattahoochee River Above Roswell, Ga | 829 cfs, 2.96 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Shops serving Roswell anglers
Where to grab bait close to Roswell
- Windward Lake Clubmarina, Alpharetta, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center Westsporting goods store, Dunwoody, 8 miles
- The Bounce Houzbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 8 miles
- Bigbassbaits.netbait and tackle shop, Marietta, 9 miles
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 11 miles
- Meat & Potato Tackle Co – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Canton, 12 miles
- Mariachi Pepe Lopezmarina, Duluth, 12 miles
- All Around Fitnessbait and tackle shop, Duluth, 12 miles
Statewide rules for Roswell
| 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.
Around Roswell on the map
Towns to bunk in for a Roswell weekend
- Mountain Park (Fulton County)5 miles
- Alpharetta5 miles
- Dunwoody7 miles
- Sandy Springs8 miles
- Milton8 miles
County guides covering Roswell
- Fulton Countyseat: Atlanta
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Telling apart the fish of Roswell
Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain
Photo: Steven G. Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Services, Public domain
Photo: Mike Cline, Public domain
Questions we hear from anglers staying in Roswell
Which lake should someone in Roswell try first?
Bull Sluice Lake lies 4 miles to the south.
Which ramp do Roswell boaters use most easily?
Launch at Bull Sluice Lake Boat Ramp, 3 miles away as the crow flies.
What pier page lies nearest Roswell?
Try Vickery Creek, 2 miles from the Census point.
What tackle counter lies nearest Roswell?
Windward Lake Club, 7 miles from town.
Does WRD publish a forecast for a lake near Roswell?
The lakes near town have no WRD forecast.
Under which Georgia county is Roswell listed?
Fulton County, Georgia.
How many miles to trout water from Roswell?
The Etowah River, 16 miles away, with 28.7 designated trout miles.
How many catfish can I keep near Roswell?
Statewide bags: crappie 30, bream 50, catfish no limit; PFAs post their own.
What do nonresidents staying in Roswell spend on a license?
Visitors pay $10 for one day and $3.5 for each added day; the annual is $50.