Army Corps reservoir

West Point Lake

Troup & Heard Counties, Georgia

A Chattahoochee River reservoir on the Georgia-Alabama line near LaGrange and West Point, Georgia. It is known for bass, crappie and catfish, with dozens of Corps parks and ramps around the lake.

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Surface area25,900 acres

Max depth85 ft

Shoreline525 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Work creek arms, points and shoreline cover in spring. Move to main-lake points and humps in summer.

Spotted Bass●●●○○

Rocky points and channel edges in the lower lake. Shaky heads and small crankbaits work.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, bridge pilings and creek channels. Shallow cover in late winter and spring.

Hybrid Striped Bass●●●○○

Roam open water chasing shad. Watch for surface schools and fish the river channel.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait or worms on channel edges and flats, especially in the upper lake.

Boat launches

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

Horace King ParkFee
USACE park with boat ramp. Fee areaDirections ↗
Long Cane ParkFee
USACE park with boat ramp. Fee areaDirections ↗
Glass Bridge ParkFee
USACE park with boat ramp. Fee areaDirections ↗
McGee Bridge ParkFee
USACE ramp plus accessible public fishing pier. Fee areaDirections ↗
Clark ParkPublic
USACE boat rampDirections ↗
Georgia ParkPublic
USACE boat rampDirections ↗
Highland MarinaMarina
Privately run marina with boat rampDirections ↗
Southern HarborMarina
Privately run marina with boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in West Point Lake 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.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The Corps lists over two dozen parks; some campground ramps close seasonally, so check status before you go.
Public fishing piers at McGee Bridge, Rocky Point and Hardley Creek parks are good options without a boat.
The lake is on the state line; know which state's license covers the water you fish.

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