CARTERS LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • GEORGIA

Carters Lake


April 28, 2024

Carters Lake is located in the northwestern part of Georgia and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing during the early morning or late evening hours. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures range from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature during this time is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Arnold Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Long Bend Fishing Site

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Sauger • Striped Bass • White Bass

Fishing Point

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Pier

Hiwassee River

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

McKamy Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Big Bend

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Childers Creek Trailhead

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Permit • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Carters Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Noontootla Creek Farms

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

TN 58 3829, MEIGS COUNTY
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
ELLIS CREEK ROAD 155, RELIANCE
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
CALDERWOOD HIGHWAY 6676, BLOUNT COUNTY
Lower Little Tennessee Watershed, North-Carolina
VINCENT ROAD 5163-5513, CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
CALDERWOOD HIGHWAY BLOUNT COUNTY
Lower Little Tennessee Watershed, North-Carolina
MCMINN COUNTY
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
ARMSTRONG ROAD 11304, HAMILTON COUNTY
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
DENTVILLE ROAD 266-362, BENTON
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
PATTY ROAD 1527, DELANO
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
TOQUA BOAT RAMP
Lower Little Tennessee Watershed, North-Carolina

Rafting & Kayaking

BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS (NORTHERN BOUNDARY) TO BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS BOUNDARY AT TRICE BRIDGE ON FR 329
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
2 MILES BELOW DAM ON LAKE TALQUIN TO OCHLOCKONEE BAY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--SH 65 TO CARR BRIDGE ON FH 13
New Watershed, Florida
FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY BOUNDAY TO ST. MARKS WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT D--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF TOWN OF CARRABELLE (RM 4)
New Watershed, Florida
HEADWATERS TO CONCRETE BRIDGE (BURNT BRIDGE) ON FH 13 (WHERE RIVER ENTERS BRADWELL RAY WILDERNESS)
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
GEORGIA STATE HIGHWAY 16 TO EAST JULIETTE DAM
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia
TIRCE CREEK BRIDGE (MONKEY CREEK) TO FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY BOUNDARY IN SEC 13
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT C--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) BOUNDARY
New Watershed, Florida
EAST JULIETTE DAM TO GEORGIA STATE HIGHWAY 18
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Scott State Forest

Indian Mountain State Park

Pickett CCC Memorial State Park

Tally Wilderness Fee Wilderness

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

Daniel Boone National Forest

Pogue Creek State Natural Area

Dennis-Gray Wildlife Management Area

Sgt Alvin York State Historic Park

R F Tarter Wildlife Management Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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