Region
South Georgia & Coast
Lake Andrews Recreation Guide
Make Memories at Lake Andrews
Lake Andrews is a Chattahoochee River reservoir with Georgia-side public access near Coheelee Creek and East Bank Park, offering boating and warmwater fishing opportunities.
Why Lake Andrews Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
Lake Andrews is a smaller Chattahoochee River reservoir along the Georgia-Alabama line. It is a good option for anglers looking for catfish and hybrid striped bass. Fishing access is generally tied to boat ramps and river/lake access areas. Conditions can be influenced by dam generation and river flow.
Quick Facts for Planning Your Visit
Use these at-a-glance details to understand the setting, then build the trip around how your family or group wants to enjoy the water.
Lake Size
Lake destination
Shoreline
50 miles
Best For
Fishing, boating, parks & day use
What You Can Do at Lake Andrews
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Fishing on a Smaller Chattahoochee Reservoir
Lake George W. Andrews is best suited to fishing and quiet boating along the Chattahoochee River. Coheelee Creek Park provides the principal Georgia-side public access, while the lake has fewer developed recreation facilities than Walter F. George Lake upstream.
Public Launching with Limited Facilities
Numerous ramps serve Lake George W. Andrews, but the reservoir is smaller and less developed than Walter F. George. Visitors should plan a fishing or boating trip around a specific ramp and bring supplies rather than expecting extensive marina or resort services.
Coheelee Creek Park on the Georgia Shore
Coheelee Creek Park is the primary Georgia-side day-use destination, providing public access to the lake and Chattahoochee River corridor. The experience is centered on boating, fishing, picnicking, and time near the water rather than a large beach or campground complex.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at Lake Andrews
1 published access point can help you choose where to launch, fish, picnic, swim, or begin a day on the water. Confirm current hours, fees, water levels, and ramp conditions before traveling.
USACE Park / Boat Ramp
Public access
Coheelee Creek Park Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location:
County Road 80
GA
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 229-768-2516
Build a Weekend Around Lake Andrews
Use the lake as the anchor, then add campgrounds, parks, restaurants, marinas, and nearby outdoor stops to shape a trip that feels distinctly Georgia.
Start with the Water
Plan a day of fishing with information on fish species, access points, and places to cast from shore or launch a boat.
Add the Basecamp
Choose a campground, RV site, cabin, hotel, or nearby town that gives everyone more time together.
Explore Nearby
Look for parks, restaurants, events, trails, and small-town stops that turn the lake visit into a more memorable Georgia getaway.
Plan Your Lake Trip
Explore More Around Lake Andrews
Find campgrounds, explore the map, and use the lake as the beginning of your next Georgia outdoor memory.