Reservoir

West Point Lake

West Point Lake is a west Georgia Chattahoochee River reservoir with Georgia-side ramps, parks, campgrounds, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and hybrids.

West Point Lake fishing destination
Reservoir~25,900 acresCOE Largemouth bassspotted basscrappiehybrid bass

About West Point Lake

West Point Lake is a west Georgia Chattahoochee River reservoir with Georgia-side ramps, parks, campgrounds, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and hybrids.

West Point Lake is a Chattahoochee River reservoir along the Georgia-Alabama border. It is known for largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, hybrid bass, striped bass, and channel catfish. The lake has many Corps recreation areas and boat ramps. It is a major tournament and family boating destination.

Common Fish Species

Largemouth bassspotted basscrappiehybrid bassstriped basschannel catfish

Fishing Amenities

Boat rampsCorps parkstournament fishingcamping nearby

Access Points

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

Marina Private Business

Highland Marina

Private full-service marina on West Point Lake in LaGrange with fishing, boating, watersports, camping, lodging, and marina services.

  • OperatorHighland Marina
  • Location1000 Seminole Road
  • Phone706-882-3437
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Marina Fuel Boat Rentals

Directions: Highland Marina is at 1000 Seminole Road in LaGrange. Follow the resort road to the marina office, fuel dock, rentals, and principal dock complex.

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Campground Boat Ramp

R. Shaefer Heard Campground

Corps-managed West Point Lake campground with boat ramp and lake recreation access.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location101 Shaefer Heard Park Road
  • Phone706-645-2404
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Recreation.gov campground fees apply.

Directions: From West Point, take US Highway 29 north about four miles, turn at the West Point Project sign, and follow the campground entrance road.

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Day Use / Boat Ramp

R. Shaefer Heard Day Use

Corps-managed West Point Lake day-use area with shoreline access, bank fishing, and a boat ramp.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location500 Resource Management Drive
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Recreation.gov fees or day-use rules may apply.

Directions: From West Point, take US Highway 29 north to the West Point Project entrance and follow signs to R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Park and its public boat ramp.

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Boat Ramp

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Corps-managed West Point Lake recreation area with public boat ramp access.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location500 Resource Management Drive
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Fishing Pier Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

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Campground Boat Ramp

Whitetail Ridge Campground

Corps-managed West Point Lake campground and recreation access area.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location565 Abbottsford Road
  • Phone706-884-8972
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Recreation.gov campground fees apply.

Directions: From LaGrange, travel west on GA 109, turn onto Thompson Road, bear left, and follow signs to Whitetail Ridge Campground.

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Day Use / Boat Ramp

Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area

West Point Lake recreation area with designated swim beach and boat launching facilities.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location2400-2552 Cameron Mill Road
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Recreation.gov fees or day-use rules may apply.

Directions: Follow Cameron Mill Road into Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area and continue to the public launch and designated beach area.

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Boat Ramp

Earl Cook Recreation Area

West Point Lake public access point with boat ramp access.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location1464 Lower Glass Bridge Road
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Picnic Area

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

Directions: Follow Lower Glass Bridge Road to Earl Cook Recreation Area and continue to the public launch and seasonal beach facilities.

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Boat Ramp

Glass Bridge Park

West Point Lake public access point with boat ramp access.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • LocationUpper Glass Bridge Road
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Picnic Area

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

Directions: Follow Upper Glass Bridge Road to the Glass Bridge public recreation area and year-round boat ramp.

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Campground Boat Ramp

Holiday Campground

Corps-managed West Point Lake campground boat ramp listed in public ramp resources.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location954 Abbottsford Road
  • Phone706-884-6818
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

Directions: Follow Abbottsford Road to Holiday Campground on the western shore of West Point Lake.

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Boat Ramp

Long Cane Recreation Area

West Point Lake public access point with boat ramp access.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • LocationLong Cane Access Road
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Picnic Area

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

Directions: Follow Long Cane Access Road to the public West Point Lake boat ramp and waterfront recreation area.

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County Park / Boat Ramp

Pyne Road Park

West Point Lake public boat ramp access area.

  • OperatorTroup County Parks & Recreation
  • Location4481 Roanoke Road
  • Phone706-594-7586
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

Directions: Pyne Road Park is at 4481 Roanoke Road in LaGrange. Follow the park road to the south-side campground and mega-ramp area.

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Boat Ramp

Snake Creek Park

West Point Lake public access point with boat ramp access.

  • OperatorU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
  • Location3940 S. River Rd
  • Phone706-645-2937
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Picnic Area

Fees: USACE day-use or launch fees may apply depending on facility.

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Regulations & License Notes

Fishing Regulations

Follow statewide Georgia fishing regulations and posted USACE rules; check Alabama rules if crossing state line.

License and Permit Notes

Georgia fishing license required for Georgia waters; vessel registration required for motorized boats.