The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Burton
Rabun County, Georgia · 2,780 acres (4.3 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Burton
Lake Burton is a reservoir in Rabun County, Georgia, covering 2,780 acres. Lake Burton Dam holds it back on the Tallulah River. Georgia Power's highest-elevation lake, known for clear water in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. At about 1,860 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 120 ft. Clayton lies about 6.8 miles to the east.
- Size
- 2,780 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 120 ft
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,860 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lake Burton Dam, Tallulah River
- County
- Rabun County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Burton
The fish here: spotted bass, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, walleye, trout and yellow perch. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairSpotted bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 5:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Burton
- Claytonabout 6.8 mi east
- Mountain Cityabout 8.6 mi northeast
- Hiawasseeabout 12 mi northwest
- Clarkesvilleabout 12 mi south
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Questions about Lake Burton
What fish are in Lake Burton?
Lake Burton holds spotted bass, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, walleye, trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Burton?
About 120 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Burton?
2,780 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Burton?
Clayton is about 6.8 miles east; Mountain City is about 8.6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Burton today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Burton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
