Weiss Reservoir

About Weiss Reservoir

The self-proclaimed "Crappie Capital of the World" is a fantastic destination for anglers and the whole family.

There is something for every outdoor enthusiast, and Weiss Lake is accessible from both Alabama and Georgia. The lake is located in the upper reaches of the Coosa River, which begins in northwest Georgia and ends in Alabama. On the Georgian side of the lake is the largest freshwater lake in Georgia with an average depth of 1,000 feet.

In 1890, Captain William Patrick Lay had the idea of using hydropower from the Coosa River, and the Alabama Power Company was founded. But the work on the Coosa hydroelectric power plant only began after the Second World War.

White Lake is part of the Coosa River system, which was created by the construction of a dam on the Chattooga and Little Rivers in the early 20th century. The lake draws its water from both the Coosa and ChattOoga rivers (Little), but is the only one of its kind in Alabama.

The first dam built by the Alabama Power Company on the Coosa River began on July 13, 1958. On June 5, 1961, the first dam of its kind in the USA, the Weißensee Dam, began to generate electricity. It was built for hydropower, but is also used as a hydropower plant for the state of Alabama and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Weiss Lake is unique in the Alabama Power System, as it is a reservoir and its overflow gate is only 4 miles from the power plant. The lower part of Weiss Lake behaves like Neely Henry Lake, which flows into the Coosa River at a speed of about 1,000 cubic feet per second and varies seasonally by about 10 feet. The water flows through a 1-mile artificial canal to the power plant, but the 52-mile lake is the reservoir.

The bottom of the White Lake is diverse - it stretches from a flat plain to deep channels, creating an exceptional habitat for fish, and it is interspersed with various plant and animal species.

The lake is known for its double-mouthed perches, both black and white cappies, but there are also striped and spotted perches and flat-headed catfish. There is a spring rodeo and it is not uncommon to catch kratos weighing up to 3 pounds. February and May are the best months to fish for crapie and fishermen often catch a crapie weighing 2 pounds or more as well as a large number of small fish.

The limit for crayfish is 30, but anglers should check the fishing regulations for details on weight limits for the details of the weight limit.

Besides fishing, there are a number of other leisure activities on Lake Weißensee, such as hiking, camping and boating. Besides the lake there are also several housing complexes and accommodations, ranging from tents to cabins and motels. In the surrounding area there are several restaurants and bars as well as a variety of shops and restaurants.

The district, named after the Cherokee Indians who lived in northern Alabama, is home to the Cherokee Rock Village, formerly called Little Rock City. Cherokee County's recovery is not limited to White Lake, however, and has brought an estimated $200 million in tourism to the country.

Belbel believes the rock formations were used in ceremonies, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Park Service.

Today it is a popular place to climb, and visitors can look out over White Lake and see Alabama and Georgia. The Little River Canyon National Preserve stretches from Lookout Mountain in Cherokee County north and south of the lake.

There is also kayaking and white water rafting at White Lake, and there is a small stream with a waterfall on the west side of the lake and a stream on the east side. DeSoto State Park was built by the Civil Conservation Corps at Mountain Viewpoint and has tents, cabins and mountain huts. The reserve has set up a new trail system, the Little River Canyon Trail, for hiking and biking, as well as a fall-back trail.

Weißensee has much more to offer its visitors, such as striking rock formations, a waterfall and a beautiful lake, but it has behaved well, with many hiking, camping, fishing, hiking trails, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, canoeing and other activities, as well as a variety of water sports and activities for children and adults.