Cast a Line in Some of the Best Lakes in the Southeast … or Just Enjoy the View by Boat

Some of the best fishing in the Southeastern United States is found right here, amidst the incomparable beauty of Callaway Resort & Gardens. Our thirteen sparkling lakes are renowned for enormous bream, crappie, shellcrackers, and trophy sized bass, and several lakes are seasonally stocked with rainbow trout. And because our lakes are private, no fishing license is needed. If fishing is not your sport, enjoy some relaxing time on the water and spectacular views with a kayak or boat excursion.

Hours of Operation

Boathouse: Daily, 9 am to 3 pm

Callaway Outdoors Pro Shop: Daily, 9 am to 3 pm

Please Note: For the maintenance and health of our lakes, for the foreseeable future, Bass will be catch and release only as we work to develop a trophy fishing program at Callaway.

Shore Fishing at Mountain Creek Lake

Fishing from the shore is allowed at the Boat House on Mountain Creek Lake, located beside the Callaway Outdoors shop.

With stocked live worms/crickets ($5 per container) and fishing poles available for rent ( $15 per rod & tackle) it’s as easy as just showing up for a fun day at Callaway. Shore fishing must be registered at the Pro Shop, $10 per hour, and children 5 and under are $5 each! All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their fishing experience. Come teach a child to fish and enjoy a lifetime of memories. Reminder: Bass are catch and release. Available daily from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Get Outside with Callaway Outdoors

Callaway Outdoors is pleased to offer jon boat, canoe, kayak, rod and tackle rentals, and the on-site pro shop offers gear and snacks, so all you need to do is arrive and enjoy some time outside in nature.

Join us for a Two-Day Fly Fishing School from March through May! We offer private fly-fishing instruction, and guided bass and fly-fishing trips, all led by a staff of expert instructors and guides.

$350 per person | Please Call 1.855.923.7943 to Book

RATES & RENTALS

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 1.855.923.7943 or email rcrenshaw@callawaygardens.com.

NOW BOOKING GUIDED TROUT FISHING TRIPS

Jon Boat Rentals with Trolling Motors

Half Day (4 Hours): $35 for 1 person, $50 for 2, $65 for 3

Full Day (8 Hours): $55 for 1 person, $70 for 2, $85 for 3

Canoe & Single Kayak Rental: $20 for first hour, $10 each additional hour | Life Jacket Required $5 per person

Tandem Kayak Rental: $30 for first hour, $10 each additional hour | Life Jacket Required $5 per person

Shore Fishing at Mountain Creek Lake: $10 per hour; Children 12 and under Free (accompanied by an adult)

Rod & Tackle Rentals: $15

Private Fly-Fishing Instruction: $60 for 1-hour casting lesson, $30 when part of a guided excursion

Half-Day Guided Fly-Fishing or Bass Excursion (4 Hours): $200 for 1-2 people, $100 for each additional person

Full-Day Guided Fly-Fishing or Bass Excursion(8 Hours): $350 for full day for 1-2 people, $150 for each additional person. Price includes lunch.

Two-Day Fly Fishing School: $350 per person

Fishing Limits

For the maintenance and health of our lakes, for the foreseeable future, Bass and Carp will be catch and release only as we work to develop a trophy fishing program at Callaway. Bream limit is fifteen (15) per boat. Crappie limit is thirty (30) per boat.

VIEW FISHING GUIDELINES

Please Note:

Shore (bank) fishing is only allowed at Mountain Creek Lake under supervision of Callaway Outdoors Pro Shop. No other bank fishing is allowed at Callaway Resort & Gardens to protect the nature of the Gardens and health of the lakes. Private boats, float tubes, and the use of bait fish is strictly prohibited.