Region
Georgia Heartland
Lake Juliette Recreation Guide
Make Memories at Lake Juliette
Lake Juliette is a central Georgia reservoir known for clear water, boat-based fishing, campground access, and day-use opportunities near Dames Ferry and the Ocmulgee River corridor.
Lee Ratliff kayaking on Lake Juliette at sunset. Photo courtesy of Lee Ratliff / Macon Outdoors.
Why Lake Juliette Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
Lake Juliette is a central Georgia reservoir near Forsyth and Juliette. It is known for striped bass, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish. The lake has clear water and several public access points, including Dames Ferry. Boating rules can differ from other lakes, so anglers should verify current restrictions.
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
3,600 acres
Shoreline
Shoreline access
Best For
Fishing, boating, camping
What You Can Do at Lake Juliette
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Clear-Water Reservoir Fishing
Lake Juliette is best known as a fishing lake, with clear water and open-water habitat that support striped bass, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, and other warmwater species. Most fishing trips are boat-based, although developed public areas provide additional shoreline opportunities.
Small-Boat and Fishing Access
Public ramps at Dames Ferry and Holly Grove make the lake practical for anglers and quiet boating. Motors are limited to 25 horsepower, so visitors should expect a slower, fishing-oriented lake rather than high-speed cruising, skiing, or large-powerboat recreation.
Camp at Dames Ferry
Dames Ferry provides the lake’s main developed recreation base, with camping, a boat ramp, picnic space, fishing access, restrooms, and family day-use facilities. It is the most convenient choice for visitors who want to stay close to the water.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at Lake Juliette
2 published access points 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.
State Park Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
Dames Ferry Campground and Boat Ramp
Operated by: Georgia State Parks / DNR
Location:
9546 GA Highway 87
GA 31046
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 478-994-7945
Public Boat Ramp
Public access
Lake Juliette Day Use Area Boat Ramp
Operated by: Public recreation access
Location:
9579 GA Highway 87
GA 31046
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Marinas, Rentals & Lake Services
For many visitors, lake weekends start with practical services: fuel, ramps, rentals, dock access, supplies, and a good launching point for the day.
Guide Service
All Seasons Guide Service
Lake Juliette fishing guide specializing in guided trips for hybrid striped bass and other lake species.
All Seasons Guide Service gives Lake Juliette visitors a lake-specific option for getting on the water with an experienced local fishing guide. Owner and guide Jeff Mooney takes clients onto Lake Juliette for guided fishing trips, with hybrid striped bass among the primary targets. The service is especially useful for visiting anglers who want local knowledge, equipment support, and a guided introduction to one of Middle Georgia's distinctive fishing reservoirs.
Services: guided fishing trips, Lake Juliette fishing, hybrid striped bass fishing, fishing instruction, fishing gear, family fishing trips
Hours: Trips are scheduled directly with the guide; contact All Seasons Guide Service for current availability and departure details.
Address:
Juliette, GA 31046
Phone: 678-656-0105
Bait And Tackle
Juliette Bait and Tackle
Local bait and tackle shop serving anglers near Lake Juliette.
Services: bait, tackle, fishing supplies, propane refills
Hours: Wed-Sun 7AM-6PM; Mon-Tue closed
Address:
12392 GA-87, Juliette, GA 31046
Phone: 478-262-1015
Public Access
Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
Public day-use and boat-ramp access for Lake Juliette.
Services: boat launch, day use, lake access
Address:
9579 GA-87, Juliette, GA 31046
Outfitter
Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions
Canoe, kayak, and shuttle outfitter operating near Juliette and the upper Ocmulgee corridor.
Services: canoe rentals, kayak rentals, shuttle service, guided paddles
Address:
Numerous expidition demarks
Juliette, GA
Phone: 478-733-3386
Campgrounds & Places to Stay Near Lake Juliette
A lake trip changes when you stay overnight. Campgrounds, cabins, RV parks, resorts, and local lodging can turn a day on the water into a more complete weekend with more time for the people you came with.
Featured Places to Stay
Campground
Dames Ferry
Campground on Lake Juliette with waterfront views and access to fishing and boating.
Build a Weekend Around Lake Juliette
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 Juliette
Find campgrounds, explore the map, and use the lake as the beginning of your next Georgia outdoor memory.