Tried and True Georgia Fishing Spots
Pack your poles, bait, and lures for a tour of Georgia's prime fishing spots. You can find game fish of all varieties in the lakes, streams, and rivers in this beautiful state. Visit The Sports Center to learn more about the best places to fish. We're located in Perry, Georgia, and serve Macon and Columbus, Georgia.
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass, the official state fish of Georgia, is the game fish that everyone is after. If you are a fan of this popular fish, check out Lake Walter F. George, also known as Lake Eufala. Professional bass-fishing tournaments use this spot, which is an excellent guarantee of the size and quality of the stock you will catch.
Set a New World Record
Or maybe you would like to visit a bit of fishing history at Montgomery Lake, on the Ocmulgee River. In 1932, George W. Perry famously caught the current world record largemouth bass. You can try to set a record of your own to brag about to friends.
Other Big Fish Lakes
Striped bass, crappie, spotted bass, and more call Lake Allatoona or Lake Lanier home. In addition, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages these lakes, so they are stocked with plenty of great fish options. Look out for walleye in Lanier and spotted bass in Allatoona.
Reservoir Fishing Spots
Some of the best fishing spots in Georgia are large reservoirs. Lake Seminole is a magnificent, 37,500-acre reservoir in southwest Georgia known for its enormous largemouth bass. Clarks Hill Lake is Georgia's largest reservoir, with over 1,200 miles of shoreline fishing. Clarks Hill is considered "Georgia's Freshwater Coast," with a wide assortment of bluegill, catfish, and crappie. It is famous for its bass tournaments because it is teeming with largemouth, striped, white, and hybrid bass.
State Parks
Make sure to make room for at least one state park on a Georgia fishing trip. An excellent spot for trout, bluegill, and bass is Lake Tralyta in the Vogel State Park. Or there is the Victoria Bryant State Park, with two ponds open to public fishing. If you are interested in larger lakes, try the Reed Bingham State Park. It features a 375-acre lake with catfish, bream, bass, and crappie.
Whether you choose one of these lakes or find another incredible spot, we hope you have a successful trip. Come by The Sports Center, where our experienced staff can share their favorite fishing spots in Georgia with you. We can also set you up with all the equipment you need to make your trip more fun for everyone. Our location is in Perry, and we serve Macon and Columbus, Georgia.