Guide To Fishing At Lake Burton
AKA: Burton Reservoir

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.
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.
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.
Marinas
LaPrade's Marina
25 Shoreline Trail
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706 947-0010
Click here for a Georgia Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Mr Bud's Camp Ground - 706 947-3420
Moccasin Creek State Park Camp Ground - 706 947-3194
Lake Burton GA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Burton
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 GA-197
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706 947-3194
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Lake Burton in GA
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Fishing for bass, crappie and bream in northeast GA.