If you like to fish in structure, meaning humps, flats and channels this is
your lake. Upstream there are numerous feeder creeks and major tributaries
feeding this lake in addition to the Chattahoochee River itself. A good way
to start out if you are not familiar with this large lake is to stay in the
channel while you are running on the pad
LAKE EUFAULA. Alabama/Georgia.
N 31° 56.780 W 85° 05.460 Lake Eufaula, (correctly known as Walter
F. George reservoir) is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impoundment on the
Chattahoochee River. Lake Eufaula is a 48,000 acre lake and is approximately
85 miles in length. Lake Eufaula runs along the border of Alabama and Georgia.
Campgrounds
There are several campgrounds on both the Alabama and Georgia sides of the
river upstream from Eufaula. If its the more upmarket style of accomodation
you want its best to the main lake or "The Big Water" in the Columbus
area. the big water has both cabin and motel type accommodations at two state
parks. The Lake Point Resort seven miles north of Eufaula and the other on
the Georgia side of the lake, near the dam, at the George T. Bagby State Park.
A fishing licence is required if you are between 16 and 65 years of age if
you are fishing with artificial bait and rod and reel. If you live outside
the county it will cost you $31 for a yearly licence. To qualify for a resident
license, you must be a resident for at least 90 days. For this licence it
will cost you 9.50
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