Guide To Fishing At Lake Russell

AKA: Richard B Russell Lake

A recreation paradise, Richard B Russell Lake is a 26,650-acre reservoir located on the eastern Georgia border with South Carolina at Calhoun Falls, SC. All types of water sports and on-shore activities are centered around the 540 miles of shoreline of Russell Lake.

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

Richard B Russell State Park, along with a couple dozen other areas around the lake has boat launch facilities, access for shoreline fishing, campgrounds, RV spaces and picnic areas. But the real attraction here is the fishing. The lake supports both warm-water species and cold-water species of fish. Bass, catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish, perch and striped bass all thrive here. The undeveloped, natural shoreline allows anglers to fish the brush, rocks and wood that bass and other fish use as hideouts. Canoes, kayaks and fishing from the bank are all popular here.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, white perch, yellow perch and striped bass at Richard B Russell Lake in Georgia.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Russell

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Richard B Russell Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Anderson Highway Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, at the south end of the Anderson Highway Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Dry Fork Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Dry Fork Landing Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Highway 72 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, at the west end of the Highway 72 Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Middleton Church Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Middleton Church Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pearl Mill Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Pearl Mill Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Richard B. Russell State Park Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Coldwater Ramp Drive, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Richard B Russell State Park Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Campfire Circle, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Shuck Pen Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Bobby Brown State Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.