Fishing At Lake Nottely

AKA: Nottely Reservoir, Nottely Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Nottely in Georgia.

The fertile waters of Lake Nottely, in conjunction with efforts by the DNR, are consistently producing good catches of bass. The lake also has populations of several other species including catfish, crappie, rainbow trout, sunfish, striped bass and hybrid stripers. This picturesque, 4,200-acre reservoir is located on the northern border of the state, a mile northwest of Blairsville, GA. Anglers can explore over 100 miles of shoreline in search of their favorite fish species. There are numerous boat launch ramps and public access areas for fishing from the bank. Campgrounds, marinas, restaurants, stores and other local amenities assist in making Nottely Lake a great destination for family vacations, fishing outings and time spent enjoying the great outdoors.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Nottely

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Nottely 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

Nottely Boat Club & Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 897-9499

Nottely Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats, kayaks and canoes
706 745-3638

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Jacks Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off McClure Branch Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Nottely Dam Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northern section of the lake, off Nottely Dam Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Nottely - Option 2 Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Deavers Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Nottely - Option 3 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Poteet Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.