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GEORGIA MOUNTAINS LAKES
GEORGIA MOUNTAINS LAKES - RIVERFRONT RENTAL CABIN ELLIJAY GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
Carters Lake, originally the finest whitewater river of the Coosawattee River, has gorgeous Georgia mountain scenery void of houses and boat docks that encircles the deepest lake in Georgia in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Carters Lake sparkles like a blue sapphire jewel with surrounding mountain vistas that are beautifully scenic. Carters Lake outdoor beauty provides the perfect background for a variety of lake recreational opportunities which includes fishing, picnicking, boating, mountain biking, swimming and hiking. Enjoy a variety of recreation activities while visiting Carters Lake Day Use Areas. Carters Lake has eight day-use areas which offer a variety of recreation facilities.
CARTERS LAKE FACTS
Carters Lake, the deepest lake in Georgia, is more than 450 feet deep.
Carters Dam is the tallest earthen dam east of Mississippi River.
Carters Lake shoreline, with Army Corps of Engineers owning the lake border property, has no private docks or houses to take away from the pristine beauty of the natural shoreline.
Hike the Amadahy Trail, a 3.5 mile loop trail for beautiful views of the lake. Map
A map of Carters Lake and surrounding roads. Map.
Army Corps of Engineers Carters Lake website
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SWIMMING CARTERS LAKE
Harris Branch is currently the only public beach located on Carters Lake. It is located off GA Hwy 382. Harris Branch is open from May through Labor Day. There are no life guards at Carters Lake so swim at your own risk.
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BOAT RENTALS CARTERS LAKE
Carters Lake Marina and Boat Rentals link - houseboat and pontoon boat rentals
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FISHING CARTERS LAKE
Mark's Guide Service - Striper Fishing Guide Service on Carter's Lake provided by Capt. Mark Smithwick.
Carters Lake Guide Service - Louie Bartenfield, AKA "LB", has been guide on Carter's Lake since 2004, primarily targeting spots and stripers. LB has been bass fishing since he was 5 years old and fished his first tournament along with his dad when he was only 10. LB grew up on Carter's Lake and has won MANY tournaments there and the surrounding area.
Mark's Guide Service - Striper Fishing Guide Service on Carter's Lake provided by Capt. Mark Smithwick.
Carters Lake Fishing - Come fishing with Jeff Hughes on beautiful, pristine Carters Lake or Lake Lanier, located in the mountains of Northwest Georgia.
First Bite Guide Service - Guided trips are available for full or half-day outings to Lake Allatoona, Lake Lanier, and Carters Lake.
Carters Lake Fish Guide - Carters Lake Fishing Guide Gettin' Lucky Fishing, a professional fishing guide service fishing Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, and Carters Lake in Georgia with trips daily for Trophy Bass.
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| Lakes Lake Conasuaga is located at an altitude of 3,150 feet, near the summit of Grassy Mountain, making it the highest lake in Georgia. Lake Consauga features a redreation area with picnic grounds, rest rooms, swimming, grills, camping, hiking trails.
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