Georgia Lakes by Region
Georgia : Atlanta Metro (4)
Georgia : Classic South (3)
Georgia : Georgia Coast (1)
Georgia : Historic Heartland (8)
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tchukolako
- Lake Jackson
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Lake Oconee
- Lake Walton
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Wildwood
Georgia : Historic High Country (7)
Georgia : Magnolia Midlands (1)
Georgia : Northeast Georgia Mountains (10)
- Bear Creek Reservoir
- Lake Lanier
- Hartwell Lake
- Lake Nottely
- Lake Burton
- Lake Rabun
- Lake Chatuge
- Lake Seed
- Lake Laceola
- Richard B. Russell Lake
Georgia : Plantation Trace (3)
Georgia : Presidential Pathways (6)
Georgia Lakes and Reservoirs
Georgia Lakes A-Z
- Bear Creek Reservoir
- Lake Jackson
- Lake Spivey
- Blue Ridge Lake
- Lake Laceola
- Lake Tara
- Carters Lake
- Lake Lanier
- Lake Tchukolako
- Dog River Reservoir
- Lake Mayers
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Hartwell Lake
- Lake Nottely
- Lake Walton
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Oconee
- Lake Wildwood
- J. Strom Thurmond Lake
- Lake Oliver
- Lambert Lake
- Lake Acworth
- Lake Pamona
- Long Pond
- Lake Allatoona
- Lake Petit
- Richard B. Russell Lake
- Lake Arrowhead
- Lake Rabun
- Walter F. George Lake
- Lake Blackshear
- Lake Seed
- Weiss Lake
- Lake Burton
- Lake Seminole
- West Point Lake
- Lake Chatuge
- Lake Sinclair
- Lake Harding
- Lake Sovereign
Lakes in GA
| Lake Name | Lake Summary |
|---|---|
| Bear Creek Reservoir |
Also known as: Bear Creek LakeBear Creek Reservoir is an infant as far as reservoirs go; it was completed and dedicated in 2002. In August 2009 anglers and boaters finally had a place ... |
| Blue Ridge Lake |
Also known as: Lake Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge ReservoirLocated some 90 miles north of Atlanta and near Blue Ridge, Georgia, Blue Ridge Lake has all the desirable qualities for lovers of outdoor excitement ... |
| Carters Lake |
Positioned at the south end of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia, Carters Lake is a small, deep lake with a little over 60 miles of shoreline ... |
| Dog River Reservoir |
Dog River Reservoir, located in the Atlanta Metro Region of Georgia, was built in 1992 and became the largest water improvement project in Douglas County. ... |
| Hartwell Lake |
Also known as: Lake HartwellSo large it covers parts of six counties in two states, Lake Hartwell draws millions of visitors a year to play on its 56,000 acres of water. With plenty ... |
| High Falls Lake |
High Falls Lake is a beautiful 650-acre lake hidden in the dense pine woods of Monroe County, Georgia. Located between the cities of Macon and Atlanta, ... |
| J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
Also known as: Lake Strom Thurmond, J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, Clarks Hill Lake, Thurmond LakeJ. Strom Thurmond Lake, otherwise known as Clarks Hill Lake, holds the title of second largest artificial lake east of the Mississippi River. Straddling ... |
| Lake Acworth |
Also known as: Acworth LakeLake Acworth is built for fun! There are three family-friendly parks surrounding Lake Acworth designed for lake enthusiasts to paddle, picnic and play ... |
| Lake Allatoona |
Also known as: Allatoona LakeLake Allatoona, located northwest of Atlanta, is one of the most visited Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the United States. With a shoreline of 270 ... |
| Lake Arrowhead |
Imagine verdant forests and alluring mountain peaks reflected off crystal clear, Georgia spring-fed water - and you're picturing Lake Arrowhead. This ... |
| Lake Blackshear |
One of the best-kept secrets in southwest Georgia is Lake Blackshear. Conveniently located two hours south of Atlanta and 99 miles from Florida off I-75, ... |
| Lake Burton |
Lake Burton is the first and the largest reservoir, at 2775 acres, in a series of lakes managed by Georgia Power Company. Its 62 miles of shoreline are ... |
| Lake Chatuge |
Also known as: Chatuge Lake, Chatuge ReservoirBeautiful Lake Chatuge (pronounced "sha-toog") spans 7200 acres and two states, stretching 13 miles from Hayesville, North Carolina, to Hiawassee, Georgia. ... |
| Lake Harding |
Also known as: Bartlett's Ferry Reservoir, Bartlett's Ferry LakeStretching 13 miles along the border between Georgia and Alabama, Lake Harding has almost 6,000 acres of water for boating, water skiing and fishing. ... |
| Lake Jackson |
Also known as: Jackson LakeLake Jackson's 4,750 surface acres are ideally located some 44 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia for a pleasant weekend or longer of fishing and boating. ... |
| Lake Laceola |
Surrounded by the attractiveness of wild azaleas, laurel and forest woods, Lake Laceola lies in the mountains of Northeast Georgia in the town of Cleveland. ... |
| Lake Lanier |
Also known as: Lake Sidney LanierLake Sidney Lanier, better known as Lake Lanier, stretches out over 38,000 acres and 692 miles of shoreline along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains ... |
| Lake Mayers |
In the Magnolia Midlands of southeastern Georgia, pristine and splendid nature scenes roll on and on. The powerful Altamaha River flows on; farms, southern ... |
| Lake Nottely |
Also known as: Nottely Reservoir Lake Nottely is one of the best kept secrets in Georgia. The small mountain lake with deep clear water is just two hours from Atlanta, yet most water ... |
| Lake Oconee |
Lake Oconee takes its name from a group of Creek Indians that long ago lived close to Georgia's Oconee River basin. "Oconee" is purported to mean "great ... |
| Lake Oliver |
Located in west central Georgia in the Presidential Pathways region, Lake Oliver is a 2,150-acre lake that has one shoreline in Georgia and the other ... |
| Lake Pamona |
How special is little Lake Pamona on Colonels Island in historic Liberty County, Georgia? A freshwater pond, tidal marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway ... |
| Lake Petit |
Also known as: Big Canoe- Lake Petit, Lake Sconti, Lake DisharoonLake Petit, Lake Sconti, and Lake Disharoon are located in Georgia's premier mountain community known as Big Canoe. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, ... |
| Lake Rabun |
Also known as: Rabun ReservoirLake Rabun is an 834-acre serpentine shaped lake created by the Georgia Railway and Power Company (now Georgia Power) in 1915 for water storage and eventual ... |
| Lake Seed |
Also known as: Seed Lake, Lake NacoocheeIf you're looking for the perfect spot for a getaway vacation in the Northeast Georgia Mountain region, you need look no farther than Lake Seed. It's ... |
| Lake Seminole |
Lake Seminole divides its 37,500 watery acres between Georgia and Florida. The lake is conveniently located about 40 miles northwest of Tallahassee, Florida ... |
| Lake Sinclair |
Also known as: Sinclair LakeWith 15,330 acres of sparkling water against the backdrop of the Oconee National Forest, Lake Sinclair in Georgia is an outdoor enthusiast's premier destination. ... |
| Lake Sovereign |
Lake Sovereign, in Georgia's Historic High Country Region , is more than a lake; it's a way of life. Thirty-eight-acre Lake Sovereign is the centerpiece ... |
| Lake Spivey |
One of the most sought-after addresses in the Atlanta Metro Region is Lake Spivey. The approximately 500-acre lake east of Jonesboro originated in 1957 ... |
| Lake Tara |
Lake Tara near Jonesboro, Georgia is only 45 minutes from Atlanta and is considered to be in the Atlanta Metro tourism region. The dam and lake were once ... |
| Lake Tchukolako |
Lake Tchukolako in Ivey, Georgia is a privately owned lake that is known for its peacefulness, beautiful scenery, and friendly neighbors. The name Tchukolako, ... |
| Lake Tobesofkee |
Colorful sailboats dot a watery landscape as bright splashes of reds, yellows and blues weave gently through the waters at Lake Tobesofkee. Boaters enjoy ... |
| Lake Walton |
Tucked away in Georgia's Historic Heartland Region, Lake Walton typifies the kind of understated elegance that Georgia does so well. A relatively new ... |
| Lake Wildwood |
For more than 35 years the waters of Lake Wildwood have been the center of life in the oldest private gated community in Bibb County, Georgia. This family-friendly ... |
| Lambert Lake |
Lambert Lake is a 40-acre private lake in Marion County located in the Chattahoochee Valley of west-central Georgia. Lake privileges are limited to homeowners ... |
| Long Pond |
Long Pond is one of over 20 lakes nestled in the city of Lake Park in southern Georgia. Lake Park was incorporated in 1890 and was named for the many ... |
| Richard B. Russell Lake |
Also known as: Lake RussellRichard B. Russell Lake, sometimes nicknamed Lake Russell, claims 26,650 sparkling acres and 540 miles of shoreline on the Georgia-South Carolina state ... |
| Walter F. George Lake |
Also known as: Eufaula Lake, Walter F. George Reservoir, Lake ChattahoocheeWalter F. George Lake straddles 85 miles of the Georgia/Alabama border along the Chattahoochee River. Visitors will see varying names for the lake depending ... |
| Weiss Lake |
The self proclaimed "Crappie Capital of the World," Weiss Lake is a fantastic destination for anglers and the entire family. The lake is in Cherokee ... |
| West Point Lake |
West Point Lake, located on the Alabama-Georgia border just north of I-85, stretches 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River. The 25,900-acre reservoir ... |







