GEORGIA FISHING AREAS

December 22 2024

Georgia is a great state for anglers, offering a variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities. Popular angling destinations in the state include the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, Lake Oconee, and the Altamaha River. These locations offer a chance to catch species such as bass, catfish, crappie, and trout.

The best time of year to fish in Georgia varies depending on the species being targeted. For bass, spring and fall are the most productive seasons. Trout fishing is best in the winter and early spring, while catfish can be caught year-round. Average seasonal temperatures range from the mid-40s in winter to the mid-80s in summer.

When it comes to bait and lures, it's recommended to use live bait such as worms or minnows for catfish and crappie. Bass can be caught using plastic worms or crankbaits, while trout are often caught using fly fishing gear.

Interesting fishing facts about the state include the fact that Georgia is home to a record-breaking blue catfish, weighing in at over 100 pounds. The state also has a variety of fishing tournaments throughout the year, including the Georgia Bass Slam, which encourages anglers to catch five different species of bass in one day. Overall, Georgia is a great destination for anglers of all levels and interests.

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Location State
Ah Stephens State Park
Georgia
Allatoona Lake
Georgia
Andrews Reservoir
Georgia
Avondale Lake
Georgia
Banks Lake
Georgia
Black Shoals Lake
Georgia
Bradshaw Lake
Georgia
Buena Vista Lake
Georgia
Butternut Creek
Georgia
Callaway Gardens Lake
Georgia
Carters Lake
Georgia
Carver Park Lake
Georgia
Chapel Hill Park
Georgia
Chapman Lake
Georgia
Cherokee Lake
Georgia
Clayton County International Park
Georgia
Collins Hill Park
Georgia
Cooper Creek
Georgia
Cooper Creek Park Lake
Georgia
Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Georgia
Dockery Lake
Georgia
Dodge County Public Fishing Area
Georgia
Etowah River
Georgia
Fish Feeder #1
Georgia
Fish Feeder #2
Georgia
Fishing From Bonito Bridge
Georgia
Flatrock Park Lake
Georgia
Fort Yargo Lake
Georgia
Fuller Lake
Georgia
Gb's Lake
Georgia
George H Sparks Reservoir
Georgia
George W Andrews Lake
Georgia
Goat Rock Lake
Georgia
Gordon Lake
Georgia
Griffin City Reservoir
Georgia
Hamburg Millpond
Georgia
High Falls Lake
Georgia
Houston Lake
Georgia
Indian Springs State Park Lake
Georgia
Jackson Lake
Georgia
Jekyll Island Fishing Center
Georgia
Jester Creek
Georgia
Jordan Mill Pond
Georgia
Laing Lake
Georgia
Lake Blackshear
Georgia
Lake Burton
Georgia
Lake Hartwell
Georgia
Lake Heath
Georgia
Lake Lewis
Georgia
Lake Oconee
Georgia
Lake Oliver
Georgia
Lake Olmstead
Georgia
Lake Rabun
Georgia
Lake Russell
Georgia
Lake Sidney Lanier
Georgia
Lake Sinclair
Georgia
Lake Starling
Georgia
Lake To-Lani
Georgia
Lake Tobesofkee
Georgia
Lakepoint Resort
Georgia
Laura S Walker Lake
Georgia
Lawson Lake
Georgia
Lewis Lake
Georgia
Lightwood Log Creek
Georgia
Little Black River
Georgia
Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake
Georgia
Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
Georgia
Mccant's Mill Pond
Georgia
Mcneels Lake
Georgia
Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Georgia
Muckafoonee Creek
Georgia
Murphey Candler Park
Georgia
Noontootla Creek Farms
Georgia
Padgett Lake
Georgia
Parkers Lake
Georgia
R L Harris Reservoir
Georgia
Rays Mill Pond
Georgia
Reed Bingham Park Lake
Georgia
Reservoir Number One
Georgia
Rhodes Jordan Park
Georgia
Rock Eagle Lake
Georgia
Savannah River
Georgia
Sawnee Creek
Georgia
Seed Lake
Georgia
Sugar Creek
Georgia
Tallulah Falls Lake
Georgia
Twin Lakes
Georgia
Walter F George Reservoir
Georgia
Watson Pond
Georgia
Weaver Branch
Georgia
Whittakers Pond
Georgia
Yonah Lake
Georgia
       

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