Lake Allatoona
Allatoona Lake is about 12,000 acres with more than 270 miles of shoreline, restocked annually by Georgia DNR.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Striped Bass
Year-round on live bait
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Bream
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Red Top Mountain State ParkParkGeorgia DNR lists it as a fishing access on Allatoona.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Allatoona are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Allatoona Shad, Bait and TackleNearby6052-B N Main St, Acworth, GA(770) 815-9579Directions ↗
Local tips
- Stripers and hybrids bite year-round on live bait and lures.
- USACE says ramps ring the lake; check ramp elevations at low pool.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.