What is Georgia's deepest lake? Where to go for some of the best bass

As spring draws closer and Georgia warms up, more families will be spending time on the water.

The state has more than 425,000 acres of lakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. But what is the deepest lake in Georgia? Here’s a closer look at it and what the lake has to offer guests.

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What is the deepest lake in Georgia?

Carters Lake is the deepest lake in Georgia, according to the Center for Land Use Interpretation. It has an average depth of the lake of 200 feet, a maximum depth of about 450 feet, a surface area of 3,200 acres, and 62 miles of shoreline, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Why is it named Carters Lake?

Carters Lake is named after Farrish Carter Tate of Georgia who served on the U.S. House of Representatives from 1893 to 1905 and was U.S. district attorney for the northern district of Georgia, according to his congressional biography.

The lake also features Carters Dam, which was built by the Army Corps in 1977 and is the tallest earthen dam east of the Mississippi River. It has been used to act as a watershed to control annual flooding and generate power.

Where is Carters Lake?

Carters Lake is just south of Chatham and Ellijay and borders Gilmer and Murray counties.

What is there to do at Carters Lake?

Carters Lake offers not only great views of the water, but also the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. It also offers a lot of recreational activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. There’s a privately run, full-service marina offering boat docks, cabin rentals and boat rentals. To make a reservation, call (706) 276-4891.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources says 55 distinct fish attractor sites found in the lake. You’re very likely to see Alabama Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Walleye. You may also catch Catfish or Crappie.

Is Carters Lake the biggest lake in Georgia?

While Carters Lake is the deepest lake, it’s not the largest. According the GDNR, here are some of the biggest:

Clarks Hill Lake: 78,000 acres
Lake Hartwell: 56,000 acres
Lake Walter F. George: 45,700 acres
Lake Eufaula: 45,180 acres
Lake Sidney Lanier: 38,000 acres

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Georgia’s deepest lake offers great bass fishing, boating. Here’s where

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