Fishing Lake Oconee
AKA: Oconee Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Lake Oconee, GA

Largemouth Bass Fishing
Lake Oconee is a notoriously good lake for , largemouth bass fishing. Currently bass are thriving and growing to large sizes. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.

Black Crappie Fishing
Black crappie reside in good numbers throughout Lake Oconee, and they are averaging a very nice size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent here and the crappie are running in good size schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Striped Bass Fishing
Striped bass and hybrid stripers are becoming very popular at Lake Oconee. Striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides. They are plentiful, run in schools and can grow to bragging size. The lake is filled with plenty of baitfish and sunfish to to keep the fishery thriving. Being successful at fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers which are likely to be nearby. Fish finders, and forward facing sonar, are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Oconee in Georgia.
One of the top bass-fishing lakes in all of Georgia, Lake Oconee is also a great destination for a family vacation. This beautiful lake is right I-20 and has all the amenities for camping, boating, hiking, sightseeing and fishing. In addition to bass the reservoir has quality populations of other fish species. With 376 miles of shoreline to fish, this 19,000-acre lake has plenty of fishing holes for those who fish out of a boat and those who prefer to fish from the bank. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.
Bass fishing is one of the major attractions at Lake Oconee. The lake is home to both largemouth bass, offering anglers the chance to reel in trophy-sized fish. Catfish, crappie, sunfish, white bass, yellow perch, hybrid stripers, and striped bass are among the other popular species found in Lake Oconee. Catfish, including channel catfish and flathead catfish, can be caught using bottom fishing techniques with live or cut bait. Crappie and sunfish are commonly found around brush piles, fallen trees, and docks, with anglers using jigs, minnows, or small live bait for success.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Oconee
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Lake Oconee Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Anchors Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
706 623-0024
Fish Tale Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 717-8158
Lake Club Marina at Reynolds Lake Oconee
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 467-1601
Sun Life Marinas on Lake Oconee
Rentals: Pontoon boats
706 485-7596
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Armor Bridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, west side, off Browns Ford Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Lawrence Shoals Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lawrence Shoals Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Long Shoals Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off River Lake Circle, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Parks Ferry Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northern section of the lake, east side, off Parks Mill Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Redlands Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northern section of the lake, off Highway 278, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Sugar Creek Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the south end of the Parks Mill Road Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Swords Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Blue Springs Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Marinas
Anchors Marina
1054 Lake Oconee Parkway
Eatonton, Ga 31024
706 623-0024
Fish Tale Marina
891 Greensboro Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
706 717-8158
Lake Club Marina at Reynolds Lake Oconee
8057 Browns Ford Rd
Greensboro, GA 30642
706 467-1601
Sun Life Marinas on Lake Oconee
144 Collis Marina Rd NE
Eatonton, GA 31024
706 485-7596
Fishing Guides On Lake Oconee
BigFishHeads Guide Service - crappie, striped bass
If you offer fishing guide services on Lake Oconee, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
Click here for a Georgia Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lawrence Shoals Public Recreation Campground - 706 485-5494
Lake Oconee / Greensboro KOA Campground - 706 453-4505
Oconee Springs Park Campground - 706 485-8423
Country Boy RV Park - 706 342-1799
Old Salem Park Campground - 706 467-2850
Lake Oconee GA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Oconee
Fish Tale Marina
891 Greensboro Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
706 485-0925
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