CHEROKEE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • GEORGIA

Cherokee Lake


May 2, 2024

Cherokee Lake is located in Georgia and is known for offering excellent fishing opportunities. Some of the most popular fish species found in the lake include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and redear sunfish. Fishing tips for Cherokee Lake include using live bait, casting near drop-offs and underwater structures, and fishing during early morning or late evening hours. The best time to visit Cherokee Lake is during the spring and fall months when temperatures range from 60-80°F. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Overall, Cherokee Lake is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Redear Sunfish

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Collins Hill Park

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Dockery Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cooper Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass

Twin Lakes

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Burton

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Lake Sidney Lanier

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Spotted Bass • Striped Bass

Sawnee Creek

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Rhodes Jordan Park

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Noontootla Creek Farms

Murphey Candler Park

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

LIGHTHOUSE RD, FLORIDA
Apalachee Bay-St. Marks Watershed, Florida
NORTH MAPLE STREET ALBANY
Middle Flint Watershed, Georgia
REED BINGHAM ROAD COLQUITT COUNTY
Little Watershed, Georgia
OLD GEORGIA HIGHWAY 3 BACONTON
Lower Flint Watershed, Georgia
ST MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - AUCILLA RIVER
Aucilla Watershed, Florida
ST MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - WAKULLA BEACH
Watershed,
ROUNTREE BRIDGE ROAD COLQUITT COUNTY
Little Watershed, Georgia
GADSDEN COUNTY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
RIVERFRONT TRAIL ALBANY
Kinchafoonee-Muckalee Watershed, Georgia
REED BINGHAM STATE PARK
Little Watershed, Georgia

Rafting & Kayaking

THE LITTLE RIVER SPRINGS AT RIVER MILE 81 TO THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER AT THE GULF OF MEXICO
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
STATE HIGHWAY 6 TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SUWANNEE RIVER
withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS (NORTHERN BOUNDARY) TO BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS BOUNDARY AT TRICE BRIDGE ON FR 329
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT D--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF TOWN OF CARRABELLE (RM 4)
New Watershed, Florida
HEADWATERS TO CONCRETE BRIDGE (BURNT BRIDGE) ON FH 13 (WHERE RIVER ENTERS BRADWELL RAY WILDERNESS)
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT C--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) BOUNDARY
New Watershed, Florida
2 MILES BELOW DAM ON LAKE TALQUIN TO OCHLOCKONEE BAY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY BOUNDAY TO ST. MARKS WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--SH 65 TO CARR BRIDGE ON FH 13
New Watershed, Florida
TIRCE CREEK BRIDGE (MONKEY CREEK) TO FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY BOUNDARY IN SEC 13
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Henry Burns Park

Theron Ussery Park

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Sprewell Bluff State Outdoor Recreation Area

Jones County South Recreation Complex

Sprewell Bluff State Park

The Prado

Hydrolia Park

Bibb County Greenspace

Willingham Court Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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