Clayton County Water Authority’s public fishing season opens March 1, giving residents the chance to enjoy beautiful reservoirs close to home. Visitors can spend the day fishing, canoeing or just enjoying a picnic in a peaceful setting.
Clayton County residents pay $5 per vehicle, or $30 for a season pass. Non-county residents pay $10 per vehicle, or $40 for a season pass. Season passes are good through the month of October and are sold at the entrance offices of Shamrock/Blalock Reservoir and J.W. Smith Reservoir when CCWA staff is available.
Temporary season pass forms are also available at the pay station areas when CCWA staff is not present. These temporary season pass forms may be filled out and deposited with payment. The season pass will then be mailed to the individual.
Shamrock/Blalock Reservoirs, 2610 Shamrock Road (off of Freeman Road) in Jonesboro, are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday during March and October and 7 a.m. tp 8 p.m. April through September.
J.W. Smith Reservoir, 143 Northbridge Road in Hampton, is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday during March and October and 7 a.m. tp 8 p.m. April through September.
Shoal Creek Reservoir will be open for boat fishing only from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
March 17, April 14 and 28, May 5 and 12 and June 9.
Information: www.ccwa.us or 770-603-5605
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