The Coosa River begins at the confluence of the Oostanaula and Etowah Rivers in Rome, Georgia and flows westward for 30 miles before entering Lake Weiss at the Georgia-Alabama state line. The river continues through Alabama for approximately 280 miles before joining the Tallapoosa River to form the Alabama River. The Coosa River system includes several major impoundments in Georgia including Lake Allatoona on the Etowah River and Carters Lake on the Coosawattee River. The basin is known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems and exceptional fishing opportunities, with water bodies ranging from cold mountain streams in the headwaters to large reservoirs and warm-water rivers. The river system supports a variety of game fish and is particularly renowned for its bass fisheries, including the naturally reproducing landlocked striped bass population, which is one of only a handful in the nation.
Learn what type of fish are at Coosa River and what's needed to catch them.
Micropterus salmoides
Sander vitreus
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Micropterus henshalli
Alosa alabamae
Ameiurus melas
Moxostoma duquesnei
Ictalurus furcatus
Cycleptus elongatus
Lepomis macrochirus
Ameiurus nebulosus
Esox niger
Ictalurus punctatus
Cyprinus carpio
Pylodictis olivaris
Aplodinotus grunniens
Moxostoma erythrurum
Lepomis cyanellus
Carpiodes velifer
Lepomis megalotis
Lepisosteus osseus
Carpiodes cyprinus
Lepomis auritus
Lepomis microlophus
Micropterus coosae
Moxostoma carinatum
Alosa chrysochloris
Ictiobus bubalus
Micropterus punctulatus
Lepisosteus oculatus
Minytrema melanops
Morone saxatilis
Lepomis gulosus
Morone chrysops
Ameiurus catus
Pomoxis annularis
Morone mississippiensis
Ameiurus natalis
Learn how to get on Coosa River. 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.
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.
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.
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately and use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1–May 14 annually. The use of additional “dropper” lures on one line is permitted as long as each lure contains one single hook. These restrictions do not apply from May 15–Oct. 31 of each year.
Anglers age 16 and older must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia. Additionally, a free SIP is required to fish in saltwater. A temporary authorization number obtained by telephone or internet sale may be used for seven days until the paper copy is received or printed. Game Wardens may require photo identification when checking fishing licenses. Exception: A fishing license is not required to fish in private ponds (does not include ponds owned by governments—city, county, state, or federal) nor by a resident and their immediate family when fishing on their land.
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.
Navigable waters are those capable of regular barge traffic. The public may boat and fish to the low water mark only where the streambed is owned by the state. If the streambeds are private, you need permission to wade and fish.
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See the best times to fish Coosa River and check the forecast before you go.
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Scheduled releases and generation forecasts from the dams on Coosa River.
Coosa River · Below H. Neely Henry Dam · Alabama Power
Generating tomorrow 5:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Coosa River · Below Jordan Dam · Alabama Power
Generating until 6:00 PM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Coosa River · Below Lay Dam · Alabama Power
Generating until 11:00 PM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Coosa River · Below Logan Martin Dam · Alabama Power
Generating tomorrow 4:00 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Coosa River · Below Mitchell Dam · Alabama Power
Generating tomorrow 5:00 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Coosa River · Below Walter Bouldin Dam · Alabama Power
Generating tomorrow 5:00 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Coosa River · Below Weiss Dam · Alabama Power
Generating tomorrow 5:00 AM CST to 11:00 AM CST, up to 1 unit
Forecast updated Fri, Nov 13 at 5:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
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