Enjoy Great Fishing In Georgia

Guide to fishing in the Peach State

By AA-Fishing Staff Writers

Georgia offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities, with a variety of species available for anglers to target. The purpose of this page is to share basic information about the best fishing lakes in the state, plus the species found in each lake. Whether you prefer warm water fisheries or cold water fisheries, or enjoy fishing in ponds, lakes, or rivers, Georgia has something for everyone.

In the warm water fisheries, anglers can target popular species such as bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, and hybrid stripers. These fish thrive in the state's lakes and rivers, which have higher water temperatures, providing ideal conditions for their growth and reproduction. Anglers can enjoy casting for largemouth bass in lakes like Lake Lanier and Lake Oconee, or reel in catfish from rivers like the Chattahoochee or Altamaha.

For those who prefer cold water fisheries, Georgia has several excellent trout fishing opportunities. The state stocks lakes and rivers with rainbow trout and brown trout, offering anglers the chance to hook these elusive fish. The Toccoa River, the Chattahoochee River, and the streams in the North Georgia mountains are popular destinations for trout fishing enthusiasts.

In addition to lakes and rivers, Georgia is home to numerous ponds that provide fantastic fishing experiences. Many of these ponds are stocked with various fish species, including bass, catfish, and sunfish. They offer a more intimate fishing experience, often with less fishing pressure and more tranquil surroundings.

Georgia's fishing opportunities extend beyond just the fish species and water bodies. The state has abundant wildlife, beautiful scenery, and a range of outdoor activities to enhance your fishing experience. Whether you're camping by the lake, enjoying a boat ride on a river, or exploring the natural beauty surrounding the fishing spots, Georgia offers a well-rounded outdoor adventure for fishing enthusiasts of all ages.

Overall, Georgia's fishing scene is rich and varied, offering a wide range of species, habitats, and fishing techniques. Whether you're casting a line in a warm water lake, fly fishing in a cold water river, or enjoying the peacefulness of a pond, Georgia provides ample opportunities to pursue your angling passions.

Bass, is a primary target for many fishermen locally. However there is excellent trout fishing in many of the rivers and streams and great striper fishing as well. Our primary focus starts with the lakes and reservoirs. Many of these lakes have marinas offering a wide variety of supplies, services and boat rentals.

The state offers a wide variety of fishing choices. Here, you can fish for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, shoal bass, redeye bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, flier sunfish, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, warmouth, white bass, yellow perch, stripers, bowfin, chain pickerel, longnose gar and sauger in local lakes, rivers, ponds and/or streams.

Major Georgia Lakes & Species

Fishing lake sizes and locations in the state.

Click the images and links above for species details.

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State of GA Fishing Information

The Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division website offers a great deal of information about opportunities for fishing in Georgia.

Review regulations and apply for a Georgia fishing license here.

Fish for big bass

Excellent largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, shoal and redeye bass fishing opportunities are available to anglers in many lakes across Georgia.

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