Our Home Water
Lake Allatoona Fishing
12,010 acres • 270 miles of shoreline • 30 miles north of Atlanta
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Lake Allatoona is our home water. Located just 30 miles north of Atlanta, this 12,010-acre reservoir offers some of the best striper and hybrid fishing in the Southeast. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Allatoona benefits from regular fish stocking and habitat improvement programs. The result? Incredible fishing year-round.
After 27+ years of guiding on Allatoona, Captain Robert knows every creek, point, and honey hole. We run 200+ trips a year on this lake—nobody knows it better.
"Allatoona is better than any other lake in Georgia as far as the action goes. You can have 15- to 50-fish days almost anytime."
Lake Quick Facts
- Surface Area
- 12,010 acres
- Shoreline
- 270 miles
- Location
- 30 miles north of Atlanta
- Manager
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Fishery
- Actively stocked
Target Species
Lake Allatoona is one of the top striper and hybrid fisheries in the Southeast. Here's what we're targeting.
Striped Bass
- Typical Size
- 5-15 lbs average, trophy fish 20-30+ lbs
- Best Season
- Year-round, best March-May (spring run) and October-November
- About
- Powerful runs, hard fighters - even a 10-pounder tests your skills. Originally saltwater fish, now thriving in Georgia reservoirs.
Hybrid Bass
- Typical Size
- 3-8 lbs average
- Best Season
- Year-round, very consistent
- About
- Aggressive strikes, incredible fight for their size. More forgiving, school heavily, kids can handle them. Also called Wipers or Cherokee bass.
Bonus Species
- Typical Size
- Various
- Best Season
- Year-round
- About
- Spotted bass, largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish are often caught while targeting stripers.
Seasonal Fishing Patterns
Lake Allatoona fishes differently throughout the year. Here's what to expect each season.
Spring
March - May
Stripers run up creeks to spawn. HOT action!
Techniques: Live bait, trolling
Summer
June - August
Fish go deep. Early morning topwater possible.
Techniques: Down-lining, early AM trips
Fall
September - November
Aggressive feeding before winter. Schooling fish.
Techniques: Trolling, casting to schools
Winter
December - February
Slower but steady. Fish holding in deep water.
Techniques: Live bait, patience
Meeting Locations
We can meet you at any of the major boat ramps around Lake Allatoona. The exact location will be confirmed when you book, based on current fishing conditions.
Ready to Fish Lake Allatoona?
Book your trip with the guide who knows this lake better than anyone. 27+ years and counting.