LAKE OCONEE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • GEORGIA

Lake Oconee


April 27, 2024

Lake Oconee is a popular fishing destination in Georgia, USA. Anglers can expect to catch various fish species such as largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish. There are also nearby activities such as golfing, hiking, and boating. The best fishing tips include using live bait and fishing around structures such as docks and brush piles. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. Overall, Lake Oconee provides a great fishing experience with plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding area.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Striped Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Seed Lake

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

Yonah Lake

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

Lake Burton

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

Bear Creek Lake

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

Allen Branch Pond

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

Moses Turn

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Rabun

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Lake Keokee Day Use Area

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

Tallulah Falls Lake

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Presbyterian Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

RUSSELL POINTE DRIVE 3845, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina
MIDDLETON CHURCH ROAD 1276, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
MIDDLETON CHURCH ROAD MIDDLETON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
DRY FORK LANDING DRIVE 1387, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
CCC CAMP LOOP MORGAN COUNTY
Upper Oconee Watershed, Georgia
OLYMPIC ROWING DRIVE 2790, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
WISE CREEK TAIL JASPER COUNTY
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia
RED FOX DRIVE 98, ABBEVILLE COUNTY
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia
COUNTY ROAD 381, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, South-Carolina
PEARL MILL ROAD 1437, ELBERTON
Upper Savannah Watershed, Georgia

Rafting & Kayaking

THE SUWANNEE RIVER SILL AT RIVER MILE 238 TO THE LITTLE RIVER SPRINGS AT RIVER MILE 81
Upper Suwannee Watershed, Georgia
ICHETUCKNEE HEADSPRING TO THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING OVER ICHETUCKNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
GEORGIA STATE HIGHWAY 16 TO EAST JULIETTE DAM
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia
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 CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH PRONG AND MIDDLE PRONG TO TRADER'S HILL
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
STATE HIGHWAY 6 TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SUWANNEE RIVER
withlacoochee 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
THE HEADWATERS TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER SILL AT RIVER MILE 238
Upper Suwannee Watershed, Georgia
EAST JULIETTE DAM TO GEORGIA STATE HIGHWAY 18
Upper Ocmulgee Watershed, Georgia
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

White Sulfer Recreation Area

Wilderness Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock

Wilderness Shining Rock

Holmes Educational State Forest

Cold Mountain Game Land

Needmore Game Land

Dupont State Forest Game Land

Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area

Wilderness Middle Prong

Don Carter State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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