Georgia lakes

Every Georgia lake we monitor — search, sort by conditions, or switch to the map. Cards show real readings or a clear dash.

Browse Georgia by county
22lakes
21counties
38,293acres · largest
7live gauges

LakeVibe tracks 22 lakes across Georgia in 21 counties. The largest is Lake Sidney Lanier at about 38,293 acres. 7 lakes have live USGS water readings, refreshed regularly. Browse every lake by size or water clarity, see what each is good for, or find one near Macon — with real conditions, not guesses.

Good for
22 lakes
Allatoona Lake

Allatoona Lake

Cherokee County · near Atlanta
Clear water
Water
7.1 ftClarity
841 ftLevel
Banks Lake

Banks Lake

Lanier County
Water
2.7 ftClarity
Level
Blue Ridge Lake

Blue Ridge Lake

Fannin County
Clear water
Water
7.2 ftClarity
Level
Carters Lake

Carters Lake

Gilmer County
Clear water
Water
13.8 ftClarity
1074 ftLevel
Guest Millpond

Guest Millpond

Atkinson County
Water
Clarity
Level
High Falls Lake

High Falls Lake

Monroe County · near Macon
Water
3.1 ftClarity
Level
Jackson Lake

Jackson Lake

Newton County · near Macon
Water
3.9 ftClarity
6754 ftLevel
Lake Blackshear

Lake Blackshear

Sumter County
Water
4.6 ftClarity
Level
Lake Jodeco

Lake Jodeco

Clayton County · near Atlanta
Water
Clarity
Level
Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee

Greene County · near Athens GA
Water
3.9 ftClarity
Level
Lake Rabun

Lake Rabun

Rabun County
Clear water
Water
13.1 ftClarity
Level
Lake Seminole

Lake Seminole

Decatur County
Water
Clarity
77 ftLevel
Lake Sidney Lanier

Lake Sidney Lanier

Forsyth County · near Athens GA
Water
5.9 ftClarity
1066 ftLevel
Lake Sinclair

Lake Sinclair

Putnam County · near Macon
Water
4.9 ftClarity
Level
Lake Tobesofkee

Lake Tobesofkee

Bibb County · near Macon
Water
2.4 ftClarity
Level
Lake Verne

Lake Verne

Clinch County
Water
Clarity
Level
Lower Williams Lake

Lower Williams Lake

Newton County · near Athens GA
Water
Clarity
Level
Nottely Lake

Nottely Lake

Union County
Clear water
Water
7.2 ftClarity
Level
Parkers Lake

Parkers Lake

Rockdale County · near Atlanta
Water
Clarity
734 ftLevel
Reregulation Reservoir

Reregulation Reservoir

Murray County
Clear water
Water
13.1 ftClarity
Level
Walter F George Reservoir

Walter F George Reservoir

Quitman County · near Columbus GA
Water
6.1 ftClarity
188 ftLevel
West Point Lake

West Point Lake

Troup County · near Columbus GA
Water
3.4 ftClarity
635 ftLevel

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Georgia lakes — frequently asked

How many Georgia lakes are on LakeVibe?

LakeVibe tracks 22 lakes across Georgia in 21 counties, each with real water data and things to do.

What is the largest lake in Georgia?

Lake Sidney Lanier is the largest lake we track in Georgia, at about 38,293 acres.

Which Georgia lake has the clearest water?

Of the lakes with measured clarity, Carters Lake has the deepest Secchi-disk reading — about 13.8 ft of visibility. Clarity varies by season and conditions.

Which Georgia lakes have live water-level and temperature?

7 Georgia lakes have live USGS gauge readings for water level and/or temperature, updated regularly. Each lake page shows its source and the time it was last checked.

Where can I go fishing in Georgia?

Popular fishing lakes in Georgia include Lake Sidney Lanier, Walter F George Reservoir, Lake Seminole, West Point Lake. Each lake page lists its public fishing access and what it's stocked with where that's published.