| The Tussahaw and Gardner Reservoirs are open to public fishing each year during the regular season, which runs from the first weekend in March through the last weekend of November (limited winter access is available December through February at select reservoirs). The Tussahaw Reservoir is accessible via Tussahaw Island, which is located on Collins Way just off of Peeksville Road. The Tussahaw Reservoir is NOT accessible via the Tussahaw Water Treatment Facility. The Gardner Reservoir is accessible via the boat ramp off of Indian Creek Road. Only boats with trolling or electric motors are allowed on the Authority’s reservoirs. Tussahaw Island is a nearly 35-acre public use area on the Tussahaw Reservoir, with a walking trail, an additional boat ramp and fishing docks - one accessible by citizens with disabilities - and a pavilion dedicated in honor of Henry County’s Bellamy family. The Tussahaw Reservoir is 1,466 acres, with approximately 9.78 billion gallons of raw water storage for drinking water production in the Tussahaw Water Treatment Plant. It is nearly as big as the Authority’s other four reservoirs combined. By contrast, the Gardner (Indian Creek) Reservoir is only 209 acres in size and is the second smallest of the five HCWA reservoirs. Both the Gardner and Tussahaw, however, are ideal sites for catching a variety of fish, including bream, bass, and catfish. In order to fish Authority reservoirs, anglers must have an active reservoir use permit, available for $50 per year (or $85 for two years); seniors, veterans, and citizens with disabilities qualify for a discounted $25 one-year or $45 two-year permit. Permits can be purchased at HCWA headquarters (located at 1695 Highway 20 West in McDonough) during normal business hours, or online through the Authority's website. Permit holders must sign a release form and adhere to all rules and regulations governing the use of HCWA reservoirs and Georgia waters. |
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| Contact Phone Number and Website | ||
| For more information on public fishing at HCWA Reservoirs, contact Henry County Water Authority at 770-957-6659, or log onto the Authority’s Web site at www.hcwa.com. | ||
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