Reservoir

Lake Allatoona

Lake Allatoona is a north Georgia reservoir fishing destination with extensive public ramp access, Corps recreation areas, marinas, and bass, crappie, catfish, and striper opportunities.

Lake Allatoona fishing destination
Reservoir~12,000 acresCOE Alabama basshybrid striped basswhite basscrappie

About Lake Allatoona

Lake Allatoona is a north Georgia reservoir fishing destination with extensive public ramp access, Corps recreation areas, marinas, and bass, crappie, catfish, and striper opportunities.

Lake Allatoona is a popular north Georgia reservoir with multiple public access points, marinas, and parks. Anglers commonly target Alabama bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, and crappie. It is heavily used for boating, so early mornings and weekdays are often easier for fishing. Red Top Mountain State Park is one of the better-known access points.

Common Fish Species

Alabama basshybrid striped basswhite basscrappie

Fishing Amenities

Boat rampsmarinasbank access at select parksstate park accessbass fishingcrappie fishing

Access Points

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

Marina Private Business

Glade Marina

Private Lake Allatoona marina in Acworth with boat rentals, slips, dry storage, and boat club access.

  • OperatorGlade Marina
  • Location5400 Kings Camp Road SE
  • Phone770-975-7000
Boat Ramp Marina Boat Rentals

Directions: Glade Marina is at the end of Kings Camp Road SE in Acworth. Continue through the marina entrance to the waterfront office and dock complex.

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Holiday Harbor Marina

Private Lake Allatoona marina and resort with boat rentals, storage, camping/cottages, dining, fuel, ship store, and marina services.

  • OperatorHoliday Harbor Marina
  • Location5989 Groovers Landing Road SE
  • Phone770-974-2575
Boat Ramp Marina Fuel Boat Rentals

Directions: Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort is reached from Groovers Landing Road SE in Acworth. Follow the marina entrance road to the waterfront office and dock complex.

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Marina Private Business

Little River Marina

Private Lake Allatoona marina in Canton with boat rentals, slips, dry storage, boat club, dry stack, and restaurant access.

  • OperatorLittle River Marina
  • Location6986 Bells Ferry Road
  • Phone770-345-2900
Boat Ramp Marina Boat Rentals

Directions: Little River Marina is at 6986 Bells Ferry Road in Canton. Follow the marina entrance road to the waterfront office, fuel dock, and principal dock complex.

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Boat Ramp

Blockhouse Boat Ramp

Popular year-round Lake Allatoona boat ramp with three ramp lanes, restroom facilities, and a fishing jetty.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location36 Sandtown Road SE
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Fishing Pier Restroom

Fees: USACE page lists a $5 boat launching fee paid at the gatehouse fee machine.

Directions: Blockhouse Boat Ramp is at 36 Sandtown Road SE in Cartersville. Follow the park road to the three-lane public launch.

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Boat Ramp

Cooper Branch #1 Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location1121 Highway Spur 20
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE lists Cooper’s Branch 1 & 2 among exceptions to the regular ramp/day-use facility fee.

Directions: Use 1121 Highway Spur 20, Cartersville, GA 30121. Follow signs for Cooper Branch #1 and use the trailer-parking side of the park.

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Boat Ramp

Galt's Ferry Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location7299 Rocky Lane
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE Allatoona ramp/day-use fee may apply.

Directions: Use 7299 Rocky Lane, Acworth, GA 30102. The boat-ramp side is separate from the beach and day-use side of the park.

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State Park Access

Red Top Mountain State Park Access

State park access on Lake Allatoona with fishing, boat ramps, boat docks, shoreline recreation, parking, and nearby marina services.

  • OperatorGeorgia State Parks
  • Location50 Lodge Road SE
  • Phone770-975-0055
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Picnic Area

Fees: Georgia State Parks notes that a parking fee is required.

Directions: Enter Red Top Mountain State Park from Red Top Mountain Road and follow park signs to the Bethany Bridge boat-ramp area near the park entrance.

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Boat Ramp

Tanyard Creek Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location4705 Tanyard Creek Road NW
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE Allatoona ramp/day-use fee may apply.

Directions: Use 4705 Tanyard Creek Road NW, Acworth, GA 30102, and continue to the seasonal three-lane public boat ramp.

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Boat Ramp

Victoria Day Use Boat Ramp

Public Lake Allatoona day-use boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location955 Victoria Landing Drive
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE Allatoona ramp/day-use fee may apply.

Directions: Use 955 Victoria Landing Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189, and follow the park road to the day-use area and four-lane boat ramp.

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Marina Private Business

Allatoona Landing Marina

Private Lake Allatoona marina and resort with wet slips, dry storage, RV camping, boat rentals, boat club, marine center, and ship store.

  • OperatorAllatoona Landing Marina
  • Location24 Allatoona Landing Road SE
  • Phone770-974-6089
Boat Ramp Marina Bait / Tackle Boat Rentals

Directions: Allatoona Landing Marina and Resort is at 24 Allatoona Landing Road SE in Cartersville. Follow the resort road to the marina office and main dock basin.

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Marina Private Business

Park Marina

Private Lake Allatoona marina at Red Top Mountain with wet slips, boat rentals, boat storage, marine service, ship store, and fuel.

  • OperatorPark Marina
  • Location651 Park Marina Road
  • Phone770-974-2628
Boat Ramp Marina Fuel Boat Rentals

Directions: Park Marina is at 651 Park Marina Road in Acworth, inside the Red Top Mountain area. Follow Park Marina Road to the waterfront marina complex.

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Boat Ramp

Cherokee Mills Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorCherokee Recreation and Parks
  • Location6900 Bells Ferry Road
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: A daily parking fee or seasonal parking pass is required.

Directions: Use 6900 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, GA 30188. Follow park signs to the three ramps, boat dock, and trailer-parking area.

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Boat Ramp

Knox Bridge Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location6100 Knox Bridge Highway
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE Allatoona ramp/day-use fee may apply.

Directions: Use 6100 Knox Bridge Highway, Canton, GA 30114. The seasonal single-lane ramp has limited single-car parking.

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Campground Boat Ramp

McKinney Campground Boat Ramp

Lake Allatoona campground boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location6659 McKinney Campground Road
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE campground or ramp fees may apply.

Directions: Use 6659 McKinney Campground Road, Acworth, GA 30102. Enter through the campground gatehouse and follow signs to the internal boat ramp.

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Campground Boat Ramp

Payne Campground Boat Ramp

Lake Allatoona campground boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location2495 Kellogg Creek Road
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE campground or ramp fees may apply.

Directions: Use 2495 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth, GA 30102. Enter through the Payne Campground gatehouse and follow campground signs to the boat ramp.

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Boat Ramp

Riverside Park Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location513 Allatoona Dam Road SE
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE Allatoona ramp/day-use fee may apply.

Directions: Use 513 Allatoona Dam Road SE, Cartersville, GA 30121. Riverside Park is on the Etowah River below Allatoona Dam; ramp usability can be affected by generation.

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Campground Boat Ramp

Sweetwater Campground Boat Ramp

Lake Allatoona campground boat ramp listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location1400 Fields Chapel Road
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE campground or ramp fees may apply.

Directions: Use 1400 Fields Chapel Road, Canton, GA 30114. Enter through the Sweetwater Campground gatehouse and follow signs to the campground boat ramp.

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Boat Ramp

Upper Stamp Creek Boat Ramp

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

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location365 Wilderness Camp Road
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: USACE Allatoona ramp/day-use fee may apply.

Directions: Use 365 Wilderness Camp Road, White, GA 30184, and follow the recreation-area road to the two-lane Upper Stamp Creek ramp.

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Regulations & License Notes

Fishing Regulations

Follow statewide Georgia fishing regulations and any posted lake/park rules.

License and Permit Notes

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