Fishing & Boating

  • Fishing on Falls Creek Lake
  • Fishing on Mountain Creek Lake
  • Rental jonboats at the Boathouse
  • Kingfisher Outfitters
  • Kingfisher Outfitters
  • Kingfisher Outfitters
  • Guest catch
  • Guest catch
  • Guest catch
  • Guest catch
  • Guest catch
  • Guest catch
  • Guest catch

Open Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Some of the best fishing in the Southeastern United States is found amidst the incomparable beauty of Callaway Gardens. Our 13 lakes are renowned for enormous bream, shellcrackers (giant red-ear sunfish) and trophy-sized bass, and several lakes are seasonally stocked with rainbow trout. We offer weekend fly-fishing schools once a month from February through November, private fly-fishing instruction, and guided bass and fly-fishing trips, all led by a staff of expert instructors and guides. Kingfisher Outfitters, overlooking picturesque Mountain Creek Lake, stocks an excellent selection of rods and reels, flies, clothing, accessories, gift items and more.  Bonus:  Since the lakes at Callaway Gardens are private, you don't need a fishing license.

RATES*
Boat and equipment rentals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guided excursions and private instruction require a minimum of seven days notice. For reservations and more information, call 706.663.5142 or email fishing@callawaygardens.com.

JONBOAT RENTALS  
Half Day, 1 Person $35
Full Day, 1 Person $55
Half Day, 2 People $50
Full Day, 2 People $70
Half Day, 3 People $65
Full Day, 3 people $85
CANOE, KAYAK AND PADDLEBOAT RENTALS  
1 Hour $20
Each Additional Hour $10
ROD AND TACKLE BOX RENTAL  
Day $15
FLY-FISHING INSTRUCTION  
Full Day (1-2 people) $350**
Each Additional Person $175**
Casting Lesson (2 hours) $60
Casting Lesson (Add-on to guided trip) $30
Fly-Tying Lesson (2 hours) $60
Weekend Fly Fishing School $350
GUIDED FLY-FISHING EXCURSIONS  
Half Day (1-2 people) $250
Each Additional Person $125
Full day (1-2 people) $350**
Each additional person $175**
GUIDED BASS FISHING EXCURSIONS  
Half Day (1-2 people) $250
Each Additional Person $125
Full Day (1-2 people) $350**
Each Additional Person $175**
ANNUAL FISHING MEMBERSHIPS***  
1 Person $400
2 People $600

*Rates do not include tax.
**Includes lunch.
***Annual Fishing Member boat rental fee is $10/day.

Please note:

Private lakes.  No fishing license required.
Bass limit is three (3) per guest.  All coolers will be checked.  Policy violations will result in disciplinary action.
All bass 15 inches and longer are catch and release only.
All carp are catch and release only.
There is no bank fishing at Callaway Gardens.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted.