Lake Size: 3200 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 62 Miles Deepest Depth: 450 ft Latitude: 34.6072 Longitude: -84.6332 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 1001 feet (305 meters) Counties: Murray County Cities: Oakman
Information: Carters Lake is classified as one of Georgia's great lakes. It is one of the biggest lakes in the state of Georgia. This lake is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in both Gilmer and Murray County. It was named after Farrish Carter who lived in the 1800's. It has a surface area of 3,200 acres and has 62 miles of shoreline. This lake is a man made lake with no private docks or houses along its natural shore. This lake is feed by the Coosawattee River that runs between Ellijay and Chatsworth. Carters Lake's dam was completed in 1977. Since then, it has been used to act as a watershed to control annual flooding and generate power.
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Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether you're in a powerboat, sailboat, or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers everyone an enjoyable boating experience.
Carters Lake has seven public boat ramps for easy access. Boat ramps are located at Damsite, Doll Mountain, Woodring Branch and Ridgeway. The reregulation pool also has a boat launch located near the powerhouse off old Hwy 411. Lake Map All boaters launching outside a developed campground are required to pay a $4 day use fee or purchase an annual day use pass. No fee is required to launch at the reregulation pool ramp.
Carters Project offers fishermen diverse opportunities in terms of locations to fish and fish species. In addition to Carters Lake, anglers can fish the reregulation pool or Coosawattee River.
Carters Lake is approximately 11 miles long with 3200 acres and 62 miles of shoreline. Shoreline fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain. Boaters can access the lake via six boat ramps. Deep clear water and a rocky shoreline characterize Carters Lake.
An active fish stocking program by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources along with native fish found in the lake provide diversity for anglers. Fish species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, stripped, spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish.
Address:
P.O. Box 96
Oakman,GA,30732-0096
Phone: (706) 334-2248
Directions:
From North East Atlanta; I-575 North to Carters Lake Exit. Follow signs to desired project locations. From North Atlanta; I-75 North to Exit 293 then Right on Hwy 136. Follow signs to desired project locations. From Chattanooga TN. I-75 South to Exit 336.
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