ETOWAH RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • GEORGIA

Etowah River


April 28, 2024

The Etowah River fishing area in Georgia is known for its diversity of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and kayaking. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in areas with structures such as rocks and logs. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, the Etowah River fishing area is a great destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Sweetwater Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Etowah River

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

R L Harris Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Lake Harding

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

Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)

Black Crappie • Kelp Bass • Spotted Bass • Striped Bass

Arnold Creek

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

Carver Park Lake

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

Desoto State Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Opelika city (Saugahatchee) Reservoir

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

Callaway Gardens Lake

Alligator Gar • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ARMSTRONG ROAD 11304, HAMILTON COUNTY
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
DENTVILLE ROAD 266-362, BENTON
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
MARKET STREET CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
HALES BAR ROAD 950, GUILD
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Georgia
TN 58 3829, MEIGS COUNTY
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
VINCENT ROAD 5163-5513, CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
PATTY ROAD 1527, DELANO
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
MCMINN COUNTY
Hiwassee Watershed, Tennessee
CUMMINGS HIGHWAY CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee
TENNESSEE RIVERWALK CHATTANOOGA
Middle Tennessee-Chickamauga Watershed, Tennessee

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO CONCRETE BRIDGE (BURNT BRIDGE) ON FH 13 (WHERE RIVER ENTERS BRADWELL RAY WILDERNESS)
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
2 MILES BELOW DAM ON LAKE TALQUIN TO OCHLOCKONEE BAY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS (NORTHERN BOUNDARY) TO BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS BOUNDARY AT TRICE BRIDGE ON FR 329
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
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
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
BEGINS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE TO ENDS AT LAKE WEISS
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama
SEGMENT D--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF TOWN OF CARRABELLE (RM 4)
New Watershed, Florida
BEGINS ONE MILE UPSTREAM FROM AL 273 BRIDGE TO LAKE WEISS
Upper Coosa Watershed, Alabama

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

Tally Wilderness Fee Wilderness

Pogue Creek State Natural Area

R F Tarter Wildlife Management Area

Old Mulkey Meeting House State Historic Site

Pickett CCC Memorial State Park

Scott State Forest

Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area

Sgt Alvin York State Historic Park

Mud Camp Creek Wildlife Management Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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