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Carters Lake

Carters Lake is a Georgia reservoir fishing destination with public access for boaters, shoreline anglers, and day-use trips, plus opportunities for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and seasonal open-water fishing.

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Carters Lake fishing destination
Reservoir~3,200 acresCOE Alabama basshybrid striped basswalleye

About Carters Lake

Carters Lake is a Georgia reservoir fishing destination with public access for boaters, shoreline anglers, and day-use trips, plus opportunities for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and seasonal open-water fishing.

Carters Lake gives anglers a reservoir-style fishing trip with public ramps, shoreline areas, parks, marinas, or nearby day-use access depending on the site. Use GeorgiaOutdoors to compare where to launch, where to fish from shore, and how the lake fits with nearby camping, parks, and outdoor recreation. Before visiting, check current Georgia fishing regulations, local access rules, water levels, ramp conditions, and any managing-agency notices that may affect boating, parking, or seasonal fishing patterns.

Common Fish Species

Alabama basshybrid striped basswalleye

Fishing Amenities

Boat rampsCorps parksdeep-water fishingbass and walleye fishing

Access Points

Review ramps, fishing piers, bank access, marinas, and other lake access before choosing where to begin your trip.

Boat Ramp

Damsite Boat Ramp

Public Carters Lake boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location73 Cove Road
Boat Ramp

Fees: A $5 day-use fee or annual day-use pass is required for boat launches outside developed campgrounds.

Directions: Damsite Boat Ramp is reached from Cove Road near Carters Dam. Follow the recreation-area road to the three-lane launch and courtesy dock.

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Boat Ramp

Doll Mountain Boat Ramp

Public Carters Lake boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location575 Carters Landing Way
Boat Ramp

Fees: A $5 day-use fee or annual day-use pass is required for boat launches outside developed campgrounds.

Directions: From Doll Mountain Road, turn onto Carters Landing Way and continue to the Doll Mountain Day Use Area and its two-lane public ramp.

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Boat Ramp

Reregulation Pool Boat Ramp

Public boat launch at the Carters Lake reregulation pool near the powerhouse off Old Hwy 411.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • LocationOld Highway 411 near Carters Lake Powerhouse
Boat Ramp

Fees: No launch fee is required at the reregulation pool boat ramp.

Directions: The lower-pool boat ramp is reached from Old Highway 411 near the Carters Lake powerhouse and reregulation reservoir.

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Boat Ramp

Ridgeway Boat Ramp

Public Carters Lake boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • LocationRidgeway Recreation Area
Boat Ramp

Fees: A $5 day-use fee or annual day-use pass is required for boat launches outside developed campgrounds.

Directions: Follow Ridgeway Road into Ridgeway Recreation Area and continue to the two-lane public boat ramp and courtesy dock.

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Boat Ramp

Woodring Branch Boat Ramp

Public Carters Lake boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • LocationWoodring Branch Road
Boat Ramp

Fees: A $5 day-use fee or annual day-use pass is required for boat launches outside developed campgrounds.

Directions: Follow Woodring Branch Road into the recreation area and continue to the two-lane public day-use boat ramp and courtesy dock.

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Regulations & License Notes

Fishing Regulations

Follow statewide Georgia fishing regulations and posted USACE rules.

License and Permit Notes

Georgia fishing license required for anglers 16+; vessel registration required for motorized boats.

Georgia Fishing Regulations Licenses & Permits