Fishing - Panola Mountain State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division

Welcome to Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park

Conveniently located near I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and a popular spot for outdoor recreation.

Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park is available for reservations. The name is derived from the majestic house on the property that serves as the park office and visitor center; and is on the National Historic Register. With another nod to past, the individual rooms in the center are even named after the historic hotels that once thrived in the village of Indian Springs. Idlewilde has 20,000 square feet of event space including a massive lake side porch with beautiful views of the water. With a capacity of 500 people, Idlewilde can accommodate a variety of events, from birthday parties and family reunions, to weddings and corporate retreats. Additional features include a catering kitchen and audio visual capabilities in every room.

For inquiries or to join the Idlewilde Event Center waiting list, please contact us on 470-707-8071.

Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Available event hours: 8:00AM – 10:00PM

Total footprint 19,557 square feet

Opened September 2018

Fishing - Panola Mountain State Park

Panola’s fishing is provided by two lakes, Upper and Lower Alexander, totaling 35 acres and separated by a spillway. With no boat ramps, only non-motorized vessels are allowed. Upper Alexander Lake is the larger, with more accessible bank angling. A path follows around it, though some portions are back in the woods. A bridge with fishing platforms is found in the shallow upper end. Spawning beds for both bass and bream appear in the spring. Large carp are sometimes visible foraging on the bottom and within casting range. Largemouth bass are catch-and-release only. Lower Alexander has several areas where brush and vegetation provide cover for fish, making those sections best accessed from a canoe. The allowed harvest limits in this park differ from statewide creel limits. Guests 16 and older must possess a Georgia fishing license and abide by all fishing laws regarding size and quantity of fish kept. Boaters must follow Georgia Boating Regulations regarding lifejackets/PFDs. The parking lot ($5 ParkPass required) is located at 4965 Flat Bridge Road, and visitors must provide their own fishing equipment. (Information provided by OnTheFlySouth.com.)