Fishing Information
Clayton County Water Authority reservoirs offer visitors the chance to enjoy a beautiful, peaceful setting while fishing, canoeing or enjoying a picnic.
Fees for Clayton County Water Authority Recreation Areas Effective January 1, 2010:
- $5.00 per vehicle for a daily pass for Clayton County residents.
- $10.00 per vehicle for a daily pass for non-Clayton County residents.
- $30.00 for a season pass for Clayton County residents.
- $40 for a season pass for non-Clayton County residents.
CCWA Reservoir Regulations
Shamrock / Blalock Reservoir and Area
The Blalock Reservoir (260 acres) opened in Clayton County in 1992, adjacent to the existing Shamrock Reservoir (68 acres). The Blalock Reservoir has turned over some bass as big as 8 pounds and yielded many bass between 4 and 6 pounds.
The Shamrock Reservoir, built in the 1950s, is a picturesque lake. It contains bass, but has a better reputation for bream and channel catfish. Shamrock is where the state-record bluegill (3 pounds, 5 ounces) was caught by P.F. Gumm in 1977.
Open March through October for Fishing, Picnicking and Canoeing.
Click here for directions to the Shamrock/Blalock Reservoirs.
| March-October |
Wednesday-Sunday |
| Early Spring Hours (March) |
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Spring/Summer Hours (April-September) |
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Late Summer Hours (October) |
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
J.W. Smith Reservoir and Area
J.W. Smith Reservoir is a 250 acre CCWA-owned lake. It is known to contain bass, bream, and channel catfish.
Open March through October for Fishing, Picnicking and Canoeing.
Click here for directions to the Smith Reservoir.
| March-October |
Saturday-Wednesday |
| Early Spring Hours (March) |
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Spring/Summer Hours (April-September) |
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Late Summer Hours (October) |
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
If you need additional information, call: 770.603.5605.