Carters Lake

Located between Calhoun and Ellijay on the Coosawattee River, Carters Lake is about a two-hour drive from Atlanta. This 3,220-acre reservoir is Georgia's deepest, with steep bluff banks and an undeveloped shoreline.

Best Bets

Spotted bass, walleye, striped bass & hybrid bass

Contact Information

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:  ph. 706-334-2248

Carters Lake Prospects and Fishing Tips

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Fish Attractors

The Carters Lake Fish Attractor Program was initiated in 1999 as a joint project between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Carters Lake Project, local businesses and anglers.

Locate Carters Lake fish attractors here by viewing available maps and heeding biologists helpful tips.