Long Island Creek

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 3
Species: 7

Long Island Creek is a freshwater stream located in Fulton County, Georgia. This creek offers anglers opportunities to target various fish species in a scenic environment near the Vinings area. While not large in size, the creek provides productive fishing for both novice and experienced anglers throughout the year. Its proximity to the Atlanta metro area makes it an accessible option for urban anglers looking to enjoy a quick fishing trip without traveling far from the city.

Georgia licenses and regulations5 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Long Island Creek and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Alabama Bass

Micropterus henshalli

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Long Island Creek. 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.

East Palisades Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Long Island Creek

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.

Georgia licenses and regulations

Georgia 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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Georgia Delayed Harvest Streams

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.

Georgia Fishing License

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.

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Georgia Fishing Regulations

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Georgia Stream Access Laws

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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