Fishing At Lake Burton

AKA: Burton Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, white catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, rock bass, spotted sunfish, warmouth, white bass and yellow perch at Lake Burton in Georgia.

Spotted bass are the headliner at Lake Burton, a 2,800-acre lake in northeast Georgia, 10 miles west of Clayton. Bass, crappie and bream anglers can cast to a variety of targets along 62 miles of shoreline. White bass, trout, catfish, perch and a variety of sunfish also garner their share of attention. Everything you need for camping, boating and fishing is available at or nearby the lake. Moccasin Creek State Park Camp Ground is a good headquarters for camping and RV spaces, plus it has a boat ramp.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Burton

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Burton Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Anchorage Marine Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 782-3013

LaPrade's Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 947-0010

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Murray Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Murray Cove Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Wildcat Creek Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Shoreline Trail, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.