Guide To Fishing At Lake Oliver

AKA: Oliver Reservoir

The North Highlands Dam, on the famous Chattahoochee River creates Lake Oliver, a 2,150-acre reservoir on the AL/GA border immediately northwest of Columbus. More than half of the 40 miles of shoreline is on the Georgia side.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Areas upriver from housing developments, the city marina, North Highlands Recreation Area and Goat Rock Recreation Area all offer places for fishing from the bank. Largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish are favorites here, plus there are plenty of sunfish and hybrid stripers to pursue. Several boat ramps allow for launching of boats, with no horsepower limits.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, shoal bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, rock bass, spotted sunfish, warmouth and striped bass at Lake Oliver in Georgia.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Oliver

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Oliver Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Oliver Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off River Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.