Fishing Lake Allatoona

AKA: Allatoona Reservoir

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Lake Allatoona, GA

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Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Allatoona is notorious for good largemouth bass fishing. There is a nice population of larger bass in the lake, which can give anglers a thrill on any cast. This fertile lake also offers sufficient cover for both baitfish and bass. Thorough fisheries management by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division has maintained a quality bass fishery for some time now. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Lake Allatoona on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

Crappie Fishing

Black and white crappie both reside in Lake Allatoona, with black crappie tend to be bigger slabs than white crappie. They do school together so when you find them you may catch both species. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Spotted Bass Fishing

Spotted bass are often found in some of the same areas one would find largemouth bass, especially when in deeper water. They also tend to gather in small schools. Here at Lake Allatoona, they are a favorite of many local anglers, as they are plentiful and put up a very strong battle. Fishing for spotted bass can be good anytime you can locate them. Their diet consists mainly of crayfish and insects, but they also eat small baitfish, sunfish and bluegill. Most of the time, spots prefer to stage on steep rocky or gravel banks, and may move up and down the water column throughout the day. When shallow, use topwater or shallow crankbaits around rip rap. When they are deep, use worms and jigs. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Allatoona in Georgia.

Less than an hours drive from Atlanta, Lake Allatoona is a great destination for boating, fishing and simply enjoying the outdoors. The 12,000-acre reservoir has 270 miles of shoreline to explore by boat, and in some areas, from shore. Fishing from the bank is popular, as are canoes and kayaks.

Bass fishing is a major draw at Lake Allatoona, with both largemouth and spotted bass abundant in its waters. The lake offers plenty of structure and cover, including submerged brush, rocky points, and shallow flats, providing ideal habitats for bass. Lake Allatoona is also known for its population of striped bass and hybrid stripers. The best time to target striped bass and hybrid stripers is during the cooler months, typically from late fall to early spring.

Anglers will be excited to know that over a dozen fish species are available for catching. Bass, crappie, bluegill, sunfish, catfish, striped bass and hybrid stripers all perform well in these waters. Humps, bumps, points, islands, creek channels, ledges, boat docks and brush all play a part in providing cover for fish and baitfish.

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