Me and my buddies are planning our annual weekend fishing. We've decided on Lake Athens. Does anybody know of a good place to stay on the lake or very near the lake?? Mabey a house or cabin to rent.

there is a bed and breakfast on the lake road..lol.. but that might not fit yall weekend lol. there is a hotel on HWY 31 East, the holiday inn express which is closest to the lake, (The bed and breakfast is closest. it is just inside the loop on 2495 which is the lake road) these are the 2 places i would recomend but there are others. i will be out there saturday also good luck to yall!!

Thanks mayo- the bed and breakfast is probably not going to work- these guys get kinda rowdy when they get away from their wives.

Is there a place near athens to camp in a tent?

I am also thinking about heading to athens next weekend.

haha ya thats what i figured J-spencer.. plus prolly a lil to romantic for a group a guys.

as far as the tent Gigem i dont think so. as far i know its all lake lots and houses. but i will check for you. and get back in a few mins.

gigem i am sorry but i lied there is a place to camp right there at th marina and boat ramp. i thought it was RV only but a buddy just told me there is a place for tents to. Have fun!

It's going to be CROWDED this weekend. There is an open tourney, you guys should join in.

I am actually going to be going on the 19-20th, not this weekend. I got a little ahead of myself there.

Mayo, do you know how to contact the people at the marina?

903 677 8774 is their number gigem

There is a big bass tournament there on the 20th, I'll be fishing that as well...join in on that one!

will deff be at the tourny on the 20th. it will be a fun one to fish.

All I can find are hotels and motels in Athens and we're a little afraid to leave the boats out in the parking lot-- cant find anything near the lake- the # for Lake Athens Marina is 903-675-8686

oh ia m sorry for giving the wrong number. i guess the one that i looked up was wrong. again sorry

Big BAss For Fun with be there on the 20th... All are welcome no membership dues.. Just $ 21 at the dock winner takes all the cash.. I am sure there will be prizes for 2nd down to 5th or 6th.. Not sure how many places... Come on out and enjoy the lake..

Here is the info.. NOTICE there is a hotel ont here...
This is what ya'll have been waiting for as will be fishing Lake Athens Sat, March 20th using the Lake Athens Marina boat ramp

Signup will begin at 5:30am and we will fish from 1st light - 2:00 pm with the weigh-in line closing at 2:30 pm

Click here for Lake Athens Info

Lake Map info

Biggest Bass wins all the Cash at BBFT !

Example 50 anglers = $1,000 payout
Along with awesome prizes for the runner-ups 2nd-7th place from all our great sponsers

The Rules are simple:
$20 entry will be collected prior at the boat ramp with a 100% payout to the winner! We also collect a $1 fee for our Big Bass Fun Tournaments Activities & AOY Award!
We are an Open & Individual Tournament!
"No live bait along & No trolling with the big motor! Only paid entries may be in the boat! All State and Lake Regulations apply! Anyone is eligible to fish & Only ONE LIVE BASS may be brought to the weigh-in!
Be Safe, have Fun and hope to see ya'll at Lake Athens !

Thanks to all our Members & Sponsors for making this thing happen we like to call Big Bass Fun

Ron Smith BBFT Tournament Director 817-538-2677
Alan Hamrick BBFT Asst TD 817-938-7772

P.S. Some folks will be staying at Americas Best Value inn in Athens Friday nite , rooms are $59.95 and if the BBFT has 10 or more rooms reserved, we will all get $10 off that

Click here for Motel info