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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)
Fannin County, Georgia · 3,300 acres (5.2 sq mi)
58°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)
Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake) is a reservoir in Fannin County, Georgia, covering 3,300 acres. Blue Ridge Dam holds it back on the Toccoa River. A deep TVA reservoir fed by the Toccoa River in the North Georgia mountains.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 35 miles. The water sits about 1,680 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 246 ft. Blue Ridge is about 2.1 miles west. Alpharetta, the nearest city, is about 51 miles south.
- Size
- 3,300 acres (5.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 246 ft
- Shoreline
- About 35 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,680 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Blue Ridge Dam, Toccoa River
- County
- Fannin 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 10 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 Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake) 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. With the surface at 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:09 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)
- Blue Ridgeabout 2.1 mi west
- McCaysvilleabout 8.8 mi northwest
- Ellijayabout 15 mi southwest
- Blairsvilleabout 16 mi east
- Alpharettanearest city, about 51 mi south
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Questions about Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)
What fish are in Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)?
Lakes like Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake) 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 Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)?
About 246 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)?
3,300 acres, with about 35 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake)?
Blue Ridge is about 2.1 miles west; McCaysville is about 8.8 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake) today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Lake) on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
