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Lake Allatoona

This 11,860 acre COE reservoir on the Etowah River is 41 miles north of Atlanta on I-75. There are numerous COE facilities and a Georgia State Park located around the lake that provide anglers with ramps, parking, and camping areas. The lake receives heavy use by boaters, skiers, and anglers due to its close proximity to Atlanta. Anglers looking to escape the crowds during the warmer months should consider getting out early or even trying a little night fishing.

Spotted bass make up about 80% of the black bass population. There are good numbers of largemouths, with many exceeding 5 lbs. Spotted bass tend to hold a little deeper than largemouths, and can be finicky in their willingness to bite. Experienced anglers rely on light line and smaller lures to trick spotted bass into biting. Steep rocky banks and brush piles in 10-25 feet of water will hold spotted bass most all year long.

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