JACKSON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • GEORGIA

Jackson Lake


May 3, 2024

Jackson Lake is located in Georgia, USA and is a popular fishing destination. The lake is known for its abundant population of striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish. The best time of year to visit Jackson Lake is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the fish are more active. The average temperature during these seasons is between 60-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Almaco Jack
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Black Sea Bass
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Striped Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Birchfield Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • White Perch

Santeetlah Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye

Citico Creek

American Eel • Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Indian Boundary Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Fishing Point

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

Pier

Massey Branch Fishing Pier

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass

Long Bend Fishing Site

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Sauger • Striped Bass • White Bass

Augerhole Branch

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Tellico River

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BURCH LAKE ROAD FAYETTE COUNTY
Upper Flint Watershed, Georgia
SAINT IVES COUNTRY CLUB PARKWAY JOHNS CREEK
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia
RIVEREDGE LANE NORTHWEST SANDY SPRINGS
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia
WEST PALISADES VININGS
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia
LAKESHORE DRIVE HENRY COUNTY
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia
COBB PARKWAY SOUTH VININGS
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia
CCC CAMP LOOP MORGAN COUNTY
Upper Oconee Watershed, Georgia
CHATTAHOCHEE RIVER PARK PEACHTREE CORNERS
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia
LAKE WINDWARD LANDING 139, ALPHARETTA
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia
JOHNSON FERRY ROAD SOUTHEAST SANDY SPRINGS
Upper Chattahoochee Watershed, Georgia

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO CONCRETE BRIDGE (BURNT BRIDGE) ON FH 13 (WHERE RIVER ENTERS BRADWELL RAY WILDERNESS)
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY BOUNDAY TO ST. MARKS WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARY
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT C--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) BOUNDARY
New Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT D--MUD SWAMP/NEW RIVER WILDERNESS (SOUTHERN) WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF TOWN OF CARRABELLE (RM 4)
New Watershed, Florida
TIRCE CREEK BRIDGE (MONKEY CREEK) TO FOREST SERVICE PROPERTY BOUNDARY IN SEC 13
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--SH 65 TO CARR BRIDGE ON FH 13
New Watershed, Florida
BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS (NORTHERN BOUNDARY) TO BRADWELL BAY WILDERNESS BOUNDARY AT TRICE BRIDGE ON FR 329
Lower Ochlockonee Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
THE LITTLE RIVER SPRINGS AT RIVER MILE 81 TO THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER AT THE GULF OF MEXICO
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock

Needmore Game Land

Don Carter State Park

National Conservation Area Tellico Lake - Chota Unit

Swain County Park

Prof Powers Park

Wilderness Gee Creek

Wilderness Citico Creek

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Wilderness Bald River Gorge

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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