Discover the Most Fascinating Fish in Lake Allatoona
Alligator Gar:While you can’t expect to catch them that big every time, most of the lake’s gars are between 3 and 4 feet long.
Bass:Bass will go after different baits depending on what season it is. In the cooler months, use reactive baits like shallow-diving crankbaits or spinnerbaits.
Bluegill:These fish are much smaller than bass and crappie, averaging just 5 to 7 inches in length. Redear are the largest of the three, with some catches reaching up to 9 inches long.
Largemouth :Lake Allatoona has many species of bass, with around 85% of them being spotted bass.
Crappie:Crappies, otherwise known as specks or speckled bass, are another, smaller species in Lake Allatoona.
Striped:Striped bass are less common than largemouth and spotted bass, but you can definitely hook into one if you try.
Alligators in Lake Allatoona:The Northwest Region Game and Fish Division pulled a four-foot gator out of Allatoona in 1989, and a six-foot gator out just a year later.
Blue:Blue catfish are usually the largest of the three, with the record on Lake Allatoona standing at 52 lbs 1 oz as of 2020.
Carp:They live in areas with underwater vegetation and downed trees. You’ll want to check backwaters and coves around Stamp Creek and past the nearby island.
Smallmouth Buffalo:Smallmouth buffalos are a species of large, long-lived fish that closely resemble carps but scientifically are in a different family.