WikiCatchCarters Lake
Georgia, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 34.6211, -84.6372
Carters Lake is a reservoir in Georgia, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Spotted bass, Striped bass, Largemouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Georgia is Woodring Branch, 1.0 km away.
Species at Carters Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
See the rest of Carters Lake in the app
- • Hour-by-hour bite forecast for the species listed here
- • 7-day wind, pressure, temperature and solunar
- • The depth map with your live position on the water
- • Log catches and save the spot
Free to download. Pro is $4.99/month or $29.99/year, with a 7-day free trial on yearly.
Nearby waters
- Woodring Branchstream1.0 km
- Crump Creekstream2.4 km
- Johnson Creekstream4.4 km
- Reregulation Reservoirreservoir4.4 km
- Coosawattee Riverriver5.3 km
- Sevenmile Creekstream6.3 km
- Fir Creekstream6.9 km
- Talking Rock Creekstream7.5 km
About Carters Lake
Tucked into Georgia, United States, Carters Lake is a reservoir that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Carters Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a reservoir like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Spotted bass
When fishing for spotted bass in reservoirs, focus on points, humps, and channel bends where they often congregate to ambush prey.
- For Striped bass
Match the hatch! Pay attention to what the stripers are feeding on and select lures or baits that mimic the size and color of the local forage.
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Carters Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Carters Lake, make sure your licence covers Georgia, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Georgia fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.