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Bartletts Ferry Lake

Boat Ramps
4
Access Points
4
Species
27

Bartletts Ferry Lake, also known as Lake Harding, is a 5,850-acre reservoir located along the Georgia-Alabama border on the Chattahoochee River. Created in 1926 by Georgia Power's Bartletts Ferry Dam, this picturesque lake features 156 miles of shoreline with numerous boat docks and piers that provide excellent fish habitat. The reservoir sits north of Columbus and south of Lake West Point, offering diverse fishing opportunities throughout the year. With clear waters and abundant structure, Bartletts Ferry has developed a reputation as a quality fishery that's less heavily pressured than its neighboring lakes.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bartletts Ferry Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Blanton Creek Park Boat Ramp

Blanton Creek Park Boat Ramp

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Halawakee Creek Boat Ramp

Halawakee Creek Boat Ramp

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Idle Hour Park Boat Ramp

Idle Hour Park Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp
Po'Boy's (Sandy Point) Boat Ramp

Po'Boy's (Sandy Point) Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Bartletts Ferry Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Alabama licenses and regulations

Alabama Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Alabama Fishing License 

A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations. 

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Alabama Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Alabama Stream Access Laws

The public can float waterways that meet various standards, but generally include all those capable of floating commercial logs outside of flood seasons. Boaters may not walk on private streambeds or access navigable waters through private lands, unless there is no posted signage stating the land is private. Portage is only permitted in an emergency. 

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Take Bartletts Ferry Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Bartletts Ferry Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Bartletts Ferry Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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