Some lakes are public and others are individually owned. Fishing permits are required and some restrictions apply. Please call owenrs for more info. |
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| Blalock Reservoir in Clayton County Size: 260 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Picnic tables, a boat ramp and restrooms. The area is handicap accessible. Fee: Daily fee or season pass Open: Open all year Restrictions and regulations: Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors only are allowed. A user fee is charged. Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors are allowed. There is no swimming or camping. The lake is open from dawn to dusk from Wednesday through Sunday. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Owner: Clayton County Water Authority Phone: 770-603-5605 Address: 2755 Freeman Road Hampton, GA 30228 Directions: South of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41 |
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| Chapel Hill Park in DeKalb County Size: 14 acre lake and 33 acre park Fish: Bass, bream, crappie Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, nature trail Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: Non motorized boats only. Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 3985 LeHigh Blvd. Decatur, GA 30030 Directions: 3 miles south of I-20 on Wesley Chapel Road |
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| Clayton County International Park in Clayton County Size: 15 acres Fish: Bass, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, snack shop, tackle, bait; beach area available on separate lake Fee: Parking fee during summer months when beach is open. Open: All year - 10 am to 8 pm Restrictions: Fishing available from 8:00am - dark. There is an entrance fee. Bank fishing only. Contact Information Owner: Clayton County Parks and Recreation Phone: 770-478-1932 Address: 2300 Hwy 138 S E jonesboro, GA 30236 Directions: 5 miles west of Stockbridge off GA Hwy 138 on Walt Stephens Road |
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| Collins Hill Park in Gwinnett County Size: 58 acres Fish: Bass, bream and crappie Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, restrooms, swimming, playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball/softball fields, accessible to persons with disabilities Fee: No special fees Open: All year, 7 am to 12 pm Restrictions: Bank fishing only. Contact Information Owner: Gwinnett County Phone: 770-237-5647 Address: Collins Hill Road Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Directions: 2 miles west of Lawrenceville on Collins Hill Road |
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| Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve in DeKalb County Size: 535 acres Fish: Bass and bream Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only and nature trails. Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only. Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 770-371-2631 Address: 3787 Klindike Road Lithonia, GA 30038 Directions: 3 miles south of Lithonia on Klondike Road |
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| Exchange Park in DeKalb County Size: 173 acres Fish: Bass, bream and channel catfish Lake Facilities: Bank fishing, picnic tables, tennis courts, and a nature trail Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 2711 Columbia Drive Decatur, GA 30030 Directions: Just south of Interstate 20 on Exchange Trail off Columbia Drive |
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| Glen Emerald Park in DeKalb County Size: 26 acres Fish: Bass, bream, crappie, channel catfish Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, nature trail Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non-motorized boats only. Bank fishing only. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 1479 Bouldercrest Road Atlanta, GA 30316 Directions: On Foxhall Road off Bouldercrest Road north of Interstate 285 (Exit 37) |
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| G. B.'s Lake in Cobb County Size: 2 lakes, 25 acres and 1 acre Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish, blue catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Boat rental, snacks, bait Fee: Call for fishing and boat rental fees. Open: Year around Monday-Friday Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only, no gas motors. Contact Information Owner: G. B. Williams Phone: 770-435-8396 Address: 448 Hurt Road, Smynra, GA 30082 Directions: On Hurt Road between Smyrna and Austell |
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| Hairston Park in DeKalb County Size: 6 acres Fish: Bass, bream and channel catfish Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables and a nature trail Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only.Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 911 S. Hairston Road Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Directions: 5 miles southwest of Stone Mountain on North Hairston Road |
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| Henderson Park in DeKalb County Size: 114 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, nature trail Fee: No special fees. Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only. Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 2803 Henderson Road Tucker, GA 30084 Directions: 1 mile north of Tucker on Livsey Road (off Chamblee-Tucker Road) |
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| J. W. Smith Reservoir in Clayton County
Size: 250 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, comfort station, picnic area Fee: Daily fee or season pass available Open: Angling is allowed from sunrise to sunset April 1 - Sept 30, Wed - Sunday Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only. Angling is allowed from sunup to sundown April 1 through September 30, Wed through Sunday. A user fee is charged. Electric motors only. Contact Information Owner: Clayton County Water Authority Phone: 770-603-5605 Address: 2755 Freeman Rd, Hampton, GA 30228 Directions: 10 miles south of Jonesboro on Panhandle Road |
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| Kelly Cofer Park in DeKalb County
Size: 17 acres Fish: Bass and bream Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, swimming pool, nature trails Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motoried boats only. Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Address: 4259 North Park Drive Tucker, GA 30084 Phone: 404-371-2631 Directions: 5 miles north of Clarkston on Ball Park Drive |
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| Lake Acworth in Cobb County
Size: 90 acres Fish: Bass, bream, catfish, crappie and carp Lake Facilities: Boat ramps, picnic tables, restrooms, seasonal swimming, consession stand, playground, pavillion rentals on weekends Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only Contact Information Owner: City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Dept. Phone: 770-917-1234 Address: 4375 Russell Square Acworth, GA 30101 Directions: South of Acworth on Beach Street at Cauble Park |
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| Murphy Candler Park in DeKalb County
Size: 135 acres Fish: Bass, bream and channel catfish Lake Facilities: Bank fishing, picnic tables, tennis courts, swimming pool, nature trail Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise until sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only. Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 1551 West Nancy Creek Drive Atlanta, GA 30319 Directions: East on West Nancy Creek Rd off Ashford Dunwoody Rd south of I 285 (Exit 21) |
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| Rhodes Jordan Park in Gwinnett County
Size: 20 acres Fish: Bream Lake Facilities: Picnic tables, restrooms, playground, baseball/softball fields, swimming pool, accessible to persons with disabilities Fee: No special fees Open: All year from 7 am until 11 pm Restrictions: Bank fishing only, fishing license and must be at least 16 years old Contact Information Owner: Gwinnett County Phone: 770-822-5414 Address: Parks & Recreation Dept. 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Directions: In Lawrenceville at 100 Crogan Street off U.S. Hwy 29 |
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| Shamrock Reservoir in Clayton County Size: 68 acres Fish: Bass, bream, catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, restrooms and picnic tables, and area is handicap accessible. Fee: Daily fee or season pass is charged. Open: March thru October from dawn to dusk from Wednesday through Sunday. Restrictions: Electric motors only. This lake is designed as "a fishing hole for kids." An adult must be accompanied by at least on child 12 years old or younger to fish in the lake. Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors are allowed. There is no swimming or camping. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Contact Information Owner: Clayton County Water Authority Phone: 770- 603-5605 Address: 2755 Freeman Road Hampton, GA 30228 Directions: South of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41 |
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| Stone Mountain Park Lakes in DeKalb County
Size: 2 lakes, 37 acres and 350 acres Fish: Bass, bream, catfish and crappie. The larger reservoir provides year round fishing for crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill. Lake Facilities: Other attractions in park Fee: Daily or annual parking fee Open: All year on larger lake, smaller lake (pay lake) open from March through October Restrictions: Boat motor size restricted to 10 HP or less on large lake; NO boats allowed on small lake. This lake is open to private boats, with a horsepower restriction, and rental boats on weekdays and most weekend days. Some restrictions exist concerning the use of private boats from May until September. The smaller lake (Lake Venable) is open on a small fee basis from March through October. Private boats are not allowed on this lake, but rental boats are available. Contact Information Owner: Stone Mountain Memorial Association Park Authority Phone: 770-469-9831 Address: P. O. Box 689 Stone Mountain, GA 30086 Directions: Off U.S. Hwy 78 (Stone Mountain Freeway) |
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| Sweetwater Creek State Park in Douglas County Size: 215 acres Fish: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bream Lake Facilities: Rental boats, bait, tackle, refreshments, canoes, picnic shelters, group shelter. This lake is also often referred to as George Sparks Reservoir. Brush-type shelters are positioned near the shorelines to attract fish into areas where they can be caught by bank fishermen. Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year 7:00am - 9:45pm Restrictions: Private boats allowed, electric motors only with launch fee Private boats are allowed, but with restrictions. Contact Information Owner: Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division, Ga. Department of Natural Resources Address: P. O. Box 816 Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Phone: (770) 732-5871 Directions: Off Mount Vernon Road 2 miles south of Austell |
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| Tribble Mill Park in Gwinnett County
Size: 2 lakes, 40 acres and 109 acres Fish: Bass, bream, catfish Lake Facilities: Picnic tables, portable restrooms, small playground, mulched trails, docks Fee: No special fees. Fishing license required. Open: All year during Thursday through Sunday, from sunrise to sunset. Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only, no trailering in of boats allowed. Special creel and size limits apply: bream (no length limit, creel limit 25), bass (12 inch size limit, creel limit 5), and catfish (8 inch size limit, creel limit 5). Contact Information Owner: Gwinnett County Phone: 770-822-5414 Address: 2425 New Hope Road Grayson, GA 30017 Directions: On Chandler Road 3 miles east of Grayson at 2425 New Hope Road |
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| Wade-Walker Park in DeKalb County
Size: 177 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, picnic tables, tennis courts, swimming pool Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No alcohol allowed in park, non motorized boats only.Bank fishing only. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Contact Information Owner: DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Phone: 404-371-2631 Address: 5585 Rockbridge Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088 Directions: 2 miles south of Stone Mountain on Rock Meadow Drive |
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