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Walter F. George Lake (Lake Eufaula)

, Alabama

45,181-acre reservoir on the Chattahoochee River along the Alabama-Georgia border. Alabama lists largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie and catfish as the main fish.

N10 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area45,181 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Spotted Bass●●○○○

Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Blue Catfish●●○○○

Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.

Flathead Catfish●●○○○

Live bait around wood and rock at night.

Boat launches

9 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lake Point State ParkRamp
    Alabama-side access, 3 boat access sites with marina; ramp fees at most USACE/state sitesDirections ↗
  • Cheneyhatchee CreekRamp
    Alabama-side public ramp, nominal feeDirections ↗
  • White Oak CreekRamp
    Alabama-side public ramp, nominal feeDirections ↗
  • Hardridge ParkRamp
    Alabama-side public ramp, nominal feeDirections ↗
  • Highland ParkRamp
    Alabama-side public ramp and fishing pier, nominal feeDirections ↗
  • Old Creek Town ParkRamp
    City of Eufaula; no-fee ramp and public angling pierDirections ↗
  • Barbour CreekRamp
    City of Eufaula; no-fee rampDirections ↗
  • Thomas Mill CreekRamp
    Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries public ramp, no feeDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Walter F. George Lake (Lake Eufaula) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Shared Alabama/Georgia water: anglers 16-65 need a valid Alabama or Georgia fishing license.
  • Old Creek Town Park and Highland Park have public fishing piers if you have no boat.
  • Many ramps charge a small fee; Old Creek Town, Barbour Creek and Thomas Mill Creek are free.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.