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Lake Harding

Scenic West Georgia reservoir on the Chattahoochee River known for boating, fishing, lake homes, public ramps, and relaxed Georgia-Alabama border lake recreation. Also known as Bartlett's Ferry Lake.

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Lake Harding fishing destination
Reservoir~5,850 acresGP Largemouth bassspotted basshybridsstriped bass

About Lake Harding

Scenic West Georgia reservoir on the Chattahoochee River known for boating, fishing, lake homes, public ramps, and relaxed Georgia-Alabama border lake recreation. Also known as Bartlett's Ferry Lake.

Lake Harding, also known as Bartlett's Ferry Lake, is a 5,850-acre Georgia Power reservoir on the Chattahoochee River along the Georgia-Alabama border. The Georgia side lies in Harris County, with the lake serving as a popular West Georgia destination for boating, fishing, swimming, paddling, lake homes, and weekend recreation near the Columbus area. Visitors use Georgia-side access points such as Idle Hour Park and Blanton Creek Park, and the lake is known for scenic coves, boat docks, fishing structure, and a quieter local-lake feel compared with some of Georgia's larger recreation reservoirs.

Common Fish Species

Largemouth bassspotted basshybridsstriped basscrappiecatfish

Fishing Amenities

Boat rampsmarina accessbass fishingcrappie fishing

Access Points

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

Georgia Power Park / Boat Ramp

Blanton Creek Park Boat Ramp

Georgia Power park and boat-ramp access on the Bartlett's Ferry/Lake Harding system with camping, picnic, fishing, swimming, trails, restrooms, and lake recreation.

  • OperatorGeorgia Power
  • Location6111 Lickskillet Rd
  • Phone706-643-7737
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Georgia Power park, camping, launch, and day-use rules/fees may apply; verify current status before visiting.

Directions: Follow Lickskillet Road into Blanton Creek Park and continue to the public boat ramp and campground waterfront.

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Public Boat Ramp

Idle Hour Park Boat Ramp

Year-round Georgia Wildlife Resources Division boat ramp with paved parking and restroom access on Lake Harding.

  • OperatorGeorgia Wildlife Resources Division
  • LocationMountain Drive
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

Fees: Verify current access, parking, and ramp status before visiting.

Directions: Follow Mountain Drive in Harris County to Idle Hour Park and its public Bartlett’s Ferry Lake boat ramp.

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Regulations & License Notes

Fishing Regulations

Follow statewide Georgia fishing regulations and posted lake rules.

License and Permit Notes

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

Georgia Fishing Regulations Licenses & Permits