Weiss Lake is the northernmost reservoir on the Coosa River, and is the largest lake in a series of lakes that stretch down this river to Montgomery, Alabama. Alabama Power completed Weiss Dam in 1961, and the dam is located near the Alabama-Georgia state line. This large lake is filled with shallow flats, underwater drop-offs, large coves, and deep channels.

Fishing

Known as the "Crappie Capital of the World," this Weiss Lake also is one of the best bass fisheries in Alabama. Largemouth and striped bass are favored, and other species include white bass and catfish. Interestingly, the state record fish was a ten-pound, 14-ounce walleye caught in 1980.

Lack of fishing records doesn’t deter anglers, as fishing is Cherokee County's major economic engine. Anglers need to use an Alabama license when fishing the Alabama portion of this lake, and a Georgia license when fishing the Georgia portion of Weiss Lake.

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     Coordinates:
34.1711N -85.7542W
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Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
30,200 acres
Maximum Depth:
62 ft
Elevation:
564 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
3 ft
Major City:
Atlanta
Airport:
Atlanta

Boaters can find public access areas and almost 40 privately-run marinas at Weiss Lake. Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (AWFF) maintains five ramps at Cedar Bluff, Chattooga Bridge, East Diversion east of Leesburg and north of U.S. 411, Leesburg Ramp, and Mud Creek in Alabama.

• Georgia Fishing Licenses (includes online licenses)
• Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations (includes saltwater)
• Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass (GORP)
• Georgia Freshwater Game Fish Daily Limits
• Georgia Fish Consumption Advisories
• License Agreements with Bordering States
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources