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Hunting West Point Lake
A hunter's summary of West Point Lake in Troup and Heard counties: listing dates, harvest, rules and local services.
Photo: Adrien Lamarre, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Public domain)
West Point Lake: permits and hunt days
West Point Lake has no dated WMA listing of its own. Corps hunting areas follow Georgia seasons and licensing, inside the areas the Corps designates.
Rules from the manager page, DNR Law Enforcement, Recreation.gov. Checked October 13, 2026.
West Point Lake: the essentials
Troup and Heard counties hold West Point Lake, an Army Corps of Engineers reservoir with hunting areas. For WRD purposes it belongs to Region 1, the Armuchee region. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District manages it. Its huntable acreage is not published. Base town: West Point, about 3 miles away to the northwest.
Where West Point Lake sits by county
| County | Seat | 2024 residents | Deer colour zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer reported 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County | LaGrange | 71,513 | Green | None | — | 1,523 |
| Heard County | Franklin | 12,119 | Green | None | — | 1,662 |
From the source page (acreage not published); counties and zones from the WRD county zone tables; county deer counts from WRD Game Check; population from the Census 2024 estimates. Checked October 13, 2026.
West Point Lake: reported deer and gobblers
Last full season (2025-26) the reported count stood at 117, with 62 bucks. Reported totals peaked at 146 in 2020-21 and bottomed at 88 in 2021-22. Partial count for the current season: 15. Game Check lists 21 gobblers for spring 2026 (162 since records began here). These are deer and turkeys hunters reported through Game Check, not WRD estimates, and bonus deer checked at the station are not included.
Season-by-season deer, West Point Lake
| Season | Males | Females | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| 2025-26 | 62 | 55 | 117 |
| 2024-25 | 40 | 64 | 104 |
| 2023-24 | 53 | 65 | 118 |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 59 | 115 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 47 | 88 |
| 2020-21 | 57 | 89 | 146 |
| 2019-20 | 60 | 75 | 135 |
| 2018-19 | 34 | 55 | 89 |
| 2017-18 | 45 | 70 | 115 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 72 | 113 |
Gobblers by spring, West Point Lake
| Spring | Gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 21 |
| Spring 2025 | 8 |
| Spring 2024 | 12 |
| Spring 2023 | 11 |
| Spring 2022 | 8 |
| Spring 2021 | 23 |
| Spring 2020 | 30 |
| Spring 2019 | 11 |
| Spring 2018 | 14 |
| Spring 2017 | 13 |
| Spring 2016 | 11 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What West Point Lake is like
The manager describes the place; related areas follow.
What the state regulations guide says about West Point Lake
Resource manager office (706) 645-2937. A 2021 USACE release said USACE West Point manages approximately 10,000 acres of land for hunters in Georgia and Alabama, with a $25 permit sold by phone; current-season permit details were not confirmed.
Units and neighbours of West Point Lake
| Unit | Type | Counties | Acres | Deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point WMA | WMA | Heard, Troup | 10,000 | 30 |
Text and lists from the source page, DNR Law Enforcement, Recreation.gov, USACE; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
West Point Lake: rules before the first hunt
Prices are the WRD figures for this license year.
West Point Lake access
Hunting is allowed only in Corps-designated hunting areas; opportunities vary by area and some Corps properties require a special Corps permit (some only obtainable on site or by mail). Contact the Corps resource manager office for the lake. Georgia licenses and seasons apply. West Point Lake Corps hunting permits do not apply to West Point WMA.
West Point Lake: licenses and passes
Deer, bear or turkey means a Harvest Record (no charge) on top of the license; the Sportsman's License covers the rest for residents.
Before the shot at West Point Lake
During primitive weapons and firearms deer or bear dates, hunters show 500 square inches of orange or pink. No bait on public ground: hunting game or hogs over bait is illegal on state and federal land. Record the kill first, then report it through Game Check inside 24 hours.
West Point Lake plotted with nearby areas
West Point Lake sits at the orange pin, with 4 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Combined, about 25,429 acres are on record.
| Area | Type | Acres | Distance | Direction | Deer 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanton Creek WMA | WMA | 4,800 | 12 mi | southeast | 28 |
| West Point WMA | WMA | 10,000 | 19 mi | north | 30 |
| Standing Boy Creek State Park | State park | 1,580 | 26 mi | south | 22 |
| F.D. Roosevelt State Park | State park | 9,049 | 28 mi | east | — |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (Recreation.gov rec area 450 point). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
West Point Lake: nearest ranges
The WRD range closest to West Point Lake is West Point Shooting Range (17 miles). Private ranges within 30 miles are included.
Facilities: 150-yard Range, 25-yard Handgun Range, Restrooms
Lines for trap, sporting clays, 5-stand and shotgun
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
West Point Lake: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Town | County | Miles | Population | Public land nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point | Troup | 3 mi | 3,602 | 3,175 |
| LaGrange | Troup | 11 mi | 33,564 | 2,938 |
| Antioch | Harris | 18 mi | — | 6,451 |
| Hamilton | Harris | 21 mi | 1,799 | 6,732 |
County pages for this ground: Troup County, Heard County.
Services close to West Point Lake
Nearest offices to West Point Lake
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from WRD, USFS, USFWS and DoD layers; businesses from WRD lists, store locators and listings; offices from WRD, DNR Law Enforcement and USFS pages. Checked October 13, 2026. Call ahead.
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West Point Lake: daily hunting hours
Hunting opens 30 minutes before sunup statewide. Most game runs to 30 minutes after sundown, while migratory birds close at sunset.
Worked out for West Point Lake in Eastern time from the rule in the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division guide (hunting hours). Hogs, coyotes, raccoons and some furbearers may be hunted at night on private land; check the guide. Shooting hours for every county.
West Point Lake: what hunters ask
Is West Point Lake big enough for a full day?
The agency prints no acreage.
Which town makes a good base for West Point Lake?
Troup and Heard counties; West Point is the nearest town we cover, 3 miles away.
What paperwork does West Point Lake require?
Hunting is allowed only in Corps-designated hunting areas; opportunities vary by area and some Corps properties require a special Corps permit (some only obtainable on site or by mail). Contact the Corps resource manager office for the lake. Georgia licenses and seasons apply. West Point Lake Corps hunting permits do not apply to West Point WMA.
What does West Point Lake hold for hunters?
No game is listed.
Must I win a draw for West Point Lake?
No draw is listed for it.
What was last season's deer harvest at West Point Lake?
Game Check: 62 bucks and 55 does in 2025-26.
Where else can I go near West Point Lake?
Within reach are Blanton Creek WMA (12 miles), West Point WMA (19 miles) and Standing Boy Creek State Park (26 miles), nearest first.
When is orange required on West Point Lake?
Pink counts: 500 square inches of either colour above the waist in firearms and primitive weapons hunts.
Is Game Check required for West Point Lake?
Report through Game Check within a day; bonus deer go to the area check station instead.
Can I hunt over bait on West Point Lake?
No. State and federal land prohibit bait.
Which agency is in charge of West Point Lake?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District runs it as an Army Corps of Engineers reservoir with hunting areas.
West Point Lake, the last word
Double-check West Point Lake with its manager: open areas, gates, sign-in and any drawn hunts.
Sources for this page: Georgia regulations: federal area regulations · DNR Law Enforcement: specialfederalregulations · Recreation.gov · USACE: west point lake hunting permits now availabl; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.