Reservoir

Lake Burton

, Georgia

2,785-acre mountain reservoir between Clayton and Hiawassee per Georgia DNR. DNR manages it for brown trout (state record 11 lb 2 oz) with blueback herring and shiners as forage, and walleye are present.

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Current air temperature at Lake Burton (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area2,785 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Brown Trout●●●○○

DNR trout fishery

Walleye●○○○○

Spawning fish noted by DNR

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Moccasin Creek boat rampPublic
Behind the Moccasin Creek trout hatcheryDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Burton are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) before you fish.

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Local tips

Blueback herring are the key forage for brown trout.
Moccasin Creek ramp is behind the trout hatchery.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.