Effective January 1, 2023:
Bass Slot Limit:
As part of CCWSA’s efforts to maintain a quality fishery, the authority is asking for the help of the public to implement a slot limit on all bass species for the year of 2023.
As determined by information collected from the fish tagging study, CCWSA encourages Bass ranging from 12-15 inches be kept/removed from the lake and Bass ranging 16 inches or larger be released back into the reservoir.
Visitor Access
Day use is allowed on the Reservoir for fishing or limited recreation. All visitors are required to obtain an Daily Pass on all vehicles or an Annual Permit. Daily Passes and Annual Permits are non-transferrable, non-refundable, and are void if altered or reproduced. Whether you’re planning a single trip or coming back multiple times a year, you can find the right pass for your visit.
- Daily Pass ($5) – Purchase a Daily Pass with parking for one vehicle/trailer and boat entrance to the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir during operating hours – Valid ONLY for Day Of Purchase.
- Annual Permit ($50) – Frequent visitors to the Reservoir may save money with an Annual Permit. The Annual Permit admits one vehicle/trailer with unlimited visits for 365 days during operating hours. The Permit is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Daily Passes or Annual Permits can be purchased via credit card by visiting our Online Portal. Login using your vehicle license plate number and the last 4 digits of your phone number (no spaces or special characters). A phone number is required when purchasing a Daily Pass or Annual Permit. When purchasing an Annual Permit, please complete all the information including your Boat Type. Once the application as been submitted, a member of our Reservoir Staff will contact you to finalize the process and provide you with the permit. Compliance for Reservoir access will be checked via license plate.
We also offer an on-site self-pay box for Daily Passes with cash or check payments only (No Cards). The pay box is located next to the parking lot with instructions posted for obtaining a Daily Pass.
An Annual Permit may be purchased at the Reservoir Office during normal office hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday (except holidays).
There is one public access with a boat ramp and paved parking.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir!!
Reservoir Hours
Summer Lake Hours: 8am – 8pm April 13, 2024 – Sept. 9, 2024
Winter Lake Hours: 8am – 5pm Beginning Sept. 10, 2024
Reservoir Office Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday
If you have questions, please call 770-894-4356.
There is one gate which is clock-operated for Entry/Exit.
Visitors need to exit before or by the posted closing time.
The Reservoir is open to the public year-round, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Occasionally, inclement weather may require closures that are not posted.
The Reservoir encompasses 334 acres with about 15 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by a 150-foot buffer. The lake is located in Cherokee and Dawson Counties; the entrance address is 5436 Cowart Road in Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Come Fishing!
In 2000, the Reservoir was stocked with Blue Gill, Shell Cracker, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish. Other species of fish are present, which include, Spotted bass, Redeye, Speckled catfish, and Crappie which were not part of the initial stocking program.
Visitor Access
There is only one public access with a boat ramp and paved parking, a daily use fee of five ($5) dollars per vehicle, with on site pay box and instructions. The Reservoir is open to the public year-round, except Christmas and New Years Day. Inclement weather can cause closures that are not posted.
CCWSA asks that all participants practice water safety and help keep the property clean to insure continued public use. State regulations and rules apply to all who use the Reservoir. DNR officers and CCWSA personnel, patrol the lake to encourage water safety.
