Bartlett's Ferry Reservoir (Lake Harding)
Bartlett's Ferry Reservoir (Lake Harding) is a 5,860-acre Georgia Power reservoir on the Alabama-Georgia line east of Opelika; Alabama and Georgia licenses are recognized on all of its waters.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Predominant species
Spotted Bass
Crappie
Especially strong in spring
Striped Bass
White Bass
Channel Catfish
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Chattahoochee Valley Recreation ParkPublicPublic ramp off Lee County Road 380Directions ↗
- Halawakee CreekPublicPublic ramp on Lee County Road 379Directions ↗
- Bartlett's Ferry DamPublicPublic ramp on Lee County Road 334Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bartlett's Ferry Reservoir (Lake Harding) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Bartlett's Ferry Reservoir (Lake Harding) ↗Local tips
- Largemouth bass is the predominant species and crappie fishing is strongest in spring.
- Shoal bass are listed as protected from harvest in Alabama.
- Both Alabama and Georgia fishing licenses are valid on the whole reservoir.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.