The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Harding
Harris County, Georgia · 5,850 acres (9.1 sq mi)
63°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Lake Harding
Lake Harding spreads over 5,850 acres in Harris County, Georgia. Bartlett's Ferry Dam holds it back on the Chattahoochee River. Straddles the Georgia-Alabama state line on the Chattahoochee River.
It stretches about 9.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 64 miles. At about 520 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 111 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 32 ft. The nearest town, Valley, is about 3 miles northwest. Columbus, the nearest city, is about 15 miles south.
- Size
- 5,850 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 111 ft (average 32 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 64 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 520 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Bartlett's Ferry Dam, Chattahoochee River
- County
- Harris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Harding in Georgia usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:08 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Harding
- Valleyabout 3 mi northwest
- Huguleyabout 6.1 mi northwest
- Lanettabout 6.1 mi northwest
- West Pointabout 6.5 mi north
- Columbusnearest city, about 15 mi south
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Questions about Lake Harding
What fish are in Lake Harding?
Lakes like Lake Harding usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Harding?
About 111 ft at the deepest point, about 32 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Harding?
5,850 acres, with about 64 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Harding?
Valley is about 3 miles northwest; Huguley is about 6.1 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Harding today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Harding on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
