Boating is a popular pastime in Georgia. Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier both rank among the busiest Corps of Engineer lakes in the country. Thousands of boaters head to Georgia's rivers, reservoirs and the Atlantic Ocean during the peak boating season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Find everything you need to know about boating in Georgia right here. Understand Georgia’s boating regulations, find boat ramp locations throughout the state, discover available boating education opportunities and learn how to register your boat.