West Point Lake Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 706'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/28/09 03:43 PM
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Surrounded by deep forests and rolling fields, West Point Lake extends 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia state line. The lake's 525 miles of shoreline provides excellent opportunities for fishing, camping, boating and other recreational activities.Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point Lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly. The lake abounds with bass, catfish, crappie and bream. Bank fishing is excellent at many locations, including public fishing piers at Hardley Creek Park, Rocky Point Park, and McGee Bridge Park. All of the piers provide access for persons with disabilities. Preteens and visitors with disabilities can also fish in a pond at Hardley Creek Park. With its 525 miles of shoreline and 25,900 surface acres, West Point Lake is a boater's paradise. There are boat launching ramps located in 34 public recreation areas (including 4 leased areas) around the lake. Some ramps charge a $3 boat launch fee. Two privately operated marinas provide fuel, storage, boat repair, rentals, supplies and other boater's needs. Whether your preference is sailing, wind surfing, or power boating, West Point Lake is the place to be!!! The Corps of Engineers operates and maintains five campgrounds at West Point Lake. Registered campers are entitled to the full use of campground facilities such as grills and tables, dump stations, laundries and showers. Four of the Corps campgrounds are "fee campgrounds" with resident park attendants. The fifth (Ringer Campground) has no fee. Many of the fee campgrounds also offer boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and nature trails.

West Point Lake is a reservoir formed by the damming of the Chattahoochee River by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The lake extends for 35 mi (56 km) along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia state line.