Region
North Georgia High Country
Lake Nottely Recreation Guide
Make Memories at Lake Nottely
Lake Nottely is a Georgia reservoir fishing destination with public access for boaters, shoreline anglers, and day-use trips, plus opportunities for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and seasonal open-water fishing.
Why Lake Nottely Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
Lake Nottely gives anglers a reservoir-style fishing trip with public ramps, shoreline areas, parks, marinas, or nearby day-use access depending on the site. Use GeorgiaOutdoors to compare where to launch, where to fish from shore, and how the lake fits with nearby camping, parks, and outdoor recreation. Before visiting, check current Georgia fishing regulations, local access rules, water levels, ramp conditions, and any managing-agency notices that may affect boating, parking, or seasonal fishing patterns.
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
4,180 acres
Shoreline
106 miles
Best For
Boating, swimming, camping
What You Can Do at Lake Nottely
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Quiet Boating in Protected Country
Lake Nottely offers a quieter boating experience framed by mountain scenery and substantial protected shoreline. Public ramps and marina access support fishing boats, pontoons, paddling, and relaxed cruising without the intensity of Georgia’s busiest reservoirs.
A Developed Swim Beach
The reservoir includes a developed swimming beach for visitors who want a traditional lake day. Use the established beach area and check current seasonal conditions rather than relying on undeveloped shoreline for public swimming.
Stay Close to the Reservoir
Camping near Lake Nottely provides a convenient base for boating, fishing, swimming, wildlife watching, and exploring the surrounding mountain country. The lake’s quieter setting is especially well suited to a relaxed multi-day stay.
Walk and Ride Near the Dam
The Nottely Dam Trail and Nottely Tailwater Trail add hiking and biking to the lake experience. Visitors can combine a water-focused trip with wooded walks, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, and views near the dam and tailwater.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at Lake Nottely
4 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.
County Park / Boat Ramp
Public access
Poteete Creek Park
Operated by: Union County
Location:
1040 Poteete Creek Road
GA 30512
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Swimming, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 706-439-6103
Marina
Private business
Nottely Marina
Operated by: Nottely Marina
Location:
86 Doucette Circle
GA 30512
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Marina, Boat rentals
Public Boat Ramp
Public access
Deavers Road Boat Ramp
Operated by: Union County
Location:
Deavers Road
GA 30512
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Public Boat Ramp
Public access
Nottely Dam Boat Ramp
Operated by: Public recreation access
Location:
Nottely Dam east side
GA 30512
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.
Marina
Nottely Marina
Family-operated Lake Nottely marina in Blairsville with boat rentals, wet slips, fuel, a marina store, private ramp access, and seasonal boating services.
Nottely Marina has served Lake Nottely for decades from its Blairsville waterfront location. Visitors can rent boats, arrange seasonal or year-round slips, fuel up at the dock, pick up snacks, bait, light tackle, ice and boating supplies, and use marina boating services. The property also has a private concrete boat ramp for eligible marina customers and seasonal maintenance and storage services.
Services: marina, boat rentals, pontoon rentals, wet slips, covered slips, uncovered slips, fuel dock, marina store, bait, light tackle, ice, boating supplies, private boat ramp, boat storage, seasonal maintenance
Hours: Seasonal hours vary; confirm current operating hours directly with the marina before visiting.
Address:
86 Doucette Circle
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: 706-745-3638
Marina
Nottely Boat Club and Marina
Lake Nottely marina in Blairsville offering tritoon rentals, seasonal and year-round wet slips, and non-ethanol boat fuel.
Nottely Boat Club & Marina is a long-running Lake Nottely marina in Blairsville. The marina offers Godfrey Sweetwater tritoon rentals for cruising and tubing, covered and uncovered wet-slip options, seasonal and year-round slip arrangements, and non-ethanol fuel for boaters.
Services: marina, tritoon rentals, pontoon rentals, wet slips, covered slips, uncovered slips, seasonal slips, year-round slips, non-ethanol boat fuel
Hours: Rental and fuel-sales hours vary by season; confirm current hours directly with the marina.
Address:
6036 State Hwy 325
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: 706-897-9499
Bait And Tackle
Lake Nottely OutDoor Center
Family-owned bait and tackle shop serving Lake Nottely, Lake Hiwassee, and Lake Chatuge anglers.
Services: live bait, tackle, fishing supplies
Address:
2132 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: 706-897-6082
Watersports Rental
North Georgia Watersports
Boat rental operator in Blairsville serving Lake Nottely visitors.
Services: boat rental, jet ski rental, pontoon rental, watersports rental
Address:
1733 Murphy Highway
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: 706-835-1222
Build a Weekend Around Lake Nottely
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 Nottely
Find campgrounds, explore the map, and use the lake as the beginning of your next Georgia outdoor memory.