Fishing near Sandy Springs, Georgia
Fulton County, population 108,080.
- 3 milesto nearest lake
- 9ramps nearby
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Choosing a fishing spot from Sandy Springs
108,080 residents lived in Sandy Springs at the 2020 count, a city in Fulton County. Drive about 3 miles southeast and you reach Murphy Candler Park, the closest lake page. By size Bull Sluice Lake leads the nearby lakes with 406 acres. Of the ramp pages, Johnson Ferry Boat Ramp lies closest to town, 2 miles out.
The closest trout stream page is the Powder Springs Creek at 20 miles. The nearest pier or bank page is Murphy Candler Park (3 miles).
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Candler Park | 3 miles southeast | 20 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Bull Sluice Lake | 4 miles north | 406 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Lake Erin | 9 miles southeast | 6 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Kelly Cofer Park Lake | 10 miles southeast | 7 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Piedmont Lake | 10 miles south | 12 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Shorty Howell Park Lake | 13 miles east | 1 | lake | 0 | channel catfish |
Rivers and creeks near Sandy Springs
- Sweetwater Creek, Paulding County17 miles
- Little River, Cherokee County20 miles
- Powder Springs Creek20 miles, 4.5 trout miles
- Yellow River20 miles
- Etowah River23 miles, 28.7 trout miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Sandy Springs; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Where to fish near Sandy Springs on the map
- Johnson Ferry Boat RampChattahoochee River, 2 miles
- Morgan Falls ParkChattahoochee River, 2 miles
- Island Ford Boat RampChattahoochee River, 5 miles
- Cochran Shoals Boat RampChattahoochee River, 5 miles
- Bull Sluice Lake Boat RampBull Sluice Lake, 5 miles
- Paces Mill Boat RampChattahoochee River, 6 miles
- Garrard Landing ParkChattahoochee River, 7 miles
- Jones Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 8 miles
- Medlock Bridge Boat RampChattahoochee River, 11 miles
Bank access around Sandy Springs
- Murphy Candler ParkMurphy Candler Park, 3 miles
- Sope Creek LakeSope Creek, 4 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 2Chattahoochee River, 5 miles
- Vickery CreekBig Creek, 5 miles
- East PalisadesChattahoochee River, 6 miles
- Chattahoochee River Fishing Pier, Chattahoochee River 1Chattahoochee River, 6 miles
Live gauges by Sandy Springs
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam, Ga | 1,020 cfs, 811.16 ft gage height | Oct 22 5:15 pm |
| Nancy Creek At Johnson Ferry Rd, At Chamblee, Ga | 6 cfs, 3.58 ft gage height | Oct 22 4:30 pm |
| Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive, At Atlanta, Ga | 9 cfs, 1.21 ft gage height | Oct 22 5:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026 5:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle counters and guides around Sandy Springs
Gear and bait a short hop from Sandy Springs
- The Bounce Houzbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 1 mile
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center Westsporting goods store, Dunwoody, 1 mile
- Angler's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Atlanta, 6 miles
- Bigbassbaits.netbait and tackle shop, Marietta, 10 miles
- Adventures Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Smyrna, 10 miles
- Marina Marinamarina, Marietta, 10 miles
- The Dugout Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Marietta, 12 miles
- Mariachi Pepe Lopezmarina, Duluth, 12 miles
Rules for Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs
Nearby towns for a Sandy Springs trip
- Dunwoody3 miles
- Brookhaven5 miles
- Chamblee5 miles
- Doraville6 miles
- Roswell8 miles
Sandy Springs, county by county
- Fulton Countyseat: Atlanta
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Sandy Springs anglers ask, we answer
Which lake is the quickest drive from Sandy Springs?
The answer is Murphy Candler Park, 3 miles toward the southeast.
Which public ramp is nearest Sandy Springs?
From town, Johnson Ferry Boat Ramp is roughly 2 miles off.
Where can I fish from the bank near Sandy Springs?
The nearest shore page is Murphy Candler Park, 3 miles out.
How far is Sandy Springs from a bait shop?
Try The Bounce Houz, about 1 mile.
Which nearby lake does WRD write up for Sandy Springs anglers?
None of the closest lakes carries a WRD forecast.
Which courthouse serves Sandy Springs?
Fulton County covers it.
Does Sandy Springs have trout fishing nearby?
Drive 20 miles to reach the Powder Springs Creek, where 4.5 miles are trout water.
What is the crappie limit near Sandy Springs?
Keep up to 30 crappie and 50 bream; catfish carry no daily limit statewide.
What would an out-of-state angler in Sandy Springs pay to fish?
Short nonresident licenses: $10 the first day, $3.5 each day after; $50 for 365 days.