Lake Eufaula - "Bass Fishing Capital of the World!"

Lake Eufaula is a 45,181-acre reservoir located on thefamiliar with this large lake is to stay in the channel
Chattahoochee River along the border of Alabamawhile you are running on the pad since it can be very
and Georgia. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineersdangerous for inexperienced boaters to navigate.
reservoir stretches from Phoenix City, Alabama, toAnytime you see a lake like Lake Eufaula, with such
the Walter F. George Dam at Ft. Gaines, Georgia.world renowned recognition for big bass, you can
Officially named Walter F. George Lake after aexpect it to get pounded regularly by hopeful bass
Georgia U.S. Senator, it has been called the "Bassanglers from all over. At times (like during the spring
Fishing Capital of the World." Lake Eufaula wasseason), there can be as many as a dozen or more
completed in 1963, to provide electric power and aidbass tournaments on this lake on any given Saturday
in navigation on the Chattahoochee River and runsor Sunday. So try to hit it during mid-week to avoid
along the border of Alabama and Georgia.some of the traffic and have a chance at the big
Numerous public access areas, marinas, campgrounds,one!
and parks are available to facilitate boating, fishing,There is recent surge of two types of aquatic
picnics, and other outdoor activities. A fishing licenseweeds growing throughout Lake Eufaula. Eurasian
is required if you are between 16 and 65 years ofmilfoil and Hydrilla are spreading throughout the lakes
age if you are fishing with artificial bait and rod andmid to lower portion every year. These weeds can
reel.grow during the winter season and in deep water.
If you like to fish in structure, meaning humps, flatsThe good side is that anglers like it, bass like it and
and channels, this is your lake. Upstream there arethe small fish and crayfish the bass dine on like it.
numerous feeder creeks and major tributariesMilfoil and hydrilla weeds also hold bass during the
feeding this lake in addition to the Chattahoocheemiddle portion of the day, making them easier to
River itself. A good way to start out if you are notlocate.