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265 miles

Tallapoosa River

The Tallapoosa runs from the southern end of the Appalachians in Georgia into Alabama. Lake Martin at Dadeville, formed by a dam on the river, is a large recreation area.

N50 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

River facts

Length265 miles
SourceMcClendon and Mud creeks, Paulding County, Georgia

Four hydroelectric dams, Yates, Thurlow, Martin and Harris, sit on the river.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Lakes and flowages on the Tallapoosa River

Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:

Source: Tallapoosa River (Wikipedia)

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