Lake Burton

Lake Burton is a 2,775-acre reservoir near Clayton featuring beautiful scenery and large lakeside homes.  Managed by the Georgia Power Company, this lake holds an impressive quality spotted bass fishery. Burton is home to the state record spotted bass catch - a whopper caught in February 2005 that tipped the scales at 8 pounds, 2 ounces.

Best Bets

Spotted bass & brown trout

Contact Information

Georgia Power:  ph. 706-782-4014

Lake Burton's Prospects and Fishing Tips

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    Guide to Lake Burton Trout Fishery available in PDF (395 kb). This guide discusses tactics and offers expert tips for fishing Lake Burton in spring, summer, fall and winter.