Reservoir

Lake Oconee

Large central Georgia reservoir with bass, crappie, hybrids, blue catfish, channel catfish, and white bass.

Lake Oconee fishing destination
Reservoir~19,000 acresGP Largemouth bassblack crappiehybrid-striped bassblue catfish

About Lake Oconee

Large central Georgia reservoir with bass, crappie, hybrids, blue catfish, channel catfish, and white bass.

Lake Oconee is a major central Georgia reservoir between Greensboro, Eatonton, and Madison. Anglers target largemouth bass, black crappie, hybrid-striped bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, and white bass. The lake is popular with tournament anglers and vacationers. Access includes public ramps, marinas, resorts, and shoreline communities.

Common Fish Species

Largemouth bassblack crappiehybrid-striped bassblue catfishchannel catfishwhite bass

Fishing Amenities

Boat rampsmarinastournament fishingdock fishingguide services nearby

Access Points

Review ramps, fishing piers, bank access, marinas, and other lake access before choosing where to begin your trip.

Marina Private Business

Fish Tale Marina

Private Lake Oconee marina in Eatonton with convenience store, lake shop, boat storage/service, boat dealership, gas dock, and fishing supplies.

  • OperatorFish Tale Marina
  • Location891 Greensboro Road
  • Phone706-717-8158
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Marina Bait / Tackle Fuel Boat Rentals

Directions: Follow Greensboro Road to Fish Tale Marina and continue to the convenience store, fuel, service, storage, rental, and dock complex.

Official Info
Marina Private Business

Lake Oconee Marina

Private Lake Oconee marina in Eatonton with dry stack storage, pontoon rentals, fuel dock, ship store, bait, ice, and staging dock access.

  • OperatorLake Oconee Marina
  • Location144 Collis Marina Rd
  • Phone706-485-7596
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Marina Bait / Tackle Fuel Boat Rentals

Directions: Follow Collis Marina Road to the marina office, launch, storage, service, and dock complex.

Official Info
Marina Private Business

The Boathouse Marina at Harbor Club

Private Lake Oconee marina at Harbor Club with boat ramps, fueling, convenience store, community dock, storage, and waterfront dining nearby.

  • OperatorThe Boathouse Marina at Harbor Club
  • Location3991 Walker Church Road
  • Phone706-999-9717
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Marina Fuel

Directions: The Boathouse is just outside Harbor Club’s east gate on Walker Church Road. Follow the entrance to the restaurant, store, ramp, fuel dock, and marina.

Official Info
Georgia Power Recreation Area

Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area

Georgia Power recreation area on Lake Oconee with campground facilities, picnic and beach areas, and boat docks for campers.

  • OperatorGeorgia Power
  • Location123 Wallace Dam Road
  • Phone855-607-6462
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Georgia Power recreation and camping fees may apply.

Directions: Follow Wallace Dam Road to Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area and continue to the campground, beach, and public boat-ramp complex.

Official Info
Georgia Power Recreation Area

Old Salem Park

Georgia Power recreation area on Lake Oconee with camping, day-use picnic areas, swimming beach, playground, boat ramp, grill, and pavilion.

  • OperatorGeorgia Power
  • Location1530 Old Salem Rd
  • Phone855-607-6462
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Georgia Power recreation and camping fees may apply.

Directions: Follow Old Salem Road to the Georgia Power campground, designated beach, picnic area, and public boat ramp.

Official Info
Georgia Power Recreation Area

Parks Ferry Recreation Area

Georgia Power recreation area on Lake Oconee with camping, picnic facilities, swimming beach, playground, boat ramp, grill, and pavilion.

  • OperatorGeorgia Power
  • Location1491 Parks Mill Road
  • Phone855-607-6462
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Georgia Power recreation and camping fees may apply.

Directions: Follow Parks Mill Road to Parks Ferry Recreation Area and continue to the campground, beach, picnic, and launch facilities.

Official Info
USFS Recreation Area

Swords Recreation Area

U.S. Forest Service recreation area on Lake Oconee with boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and a newly renovated boat ramp.

  • OperatorU.S. Forest Service
  • LocationBlue Springs Rd
  • Phone706-485-7110
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Restroom Picnic Area

Fees: Recreation.gov lists a $5 day-use fee per vehicle or $25 annual pass for Swords Recreation Area.

Directions: Follow Blue Springs Road into Swords Recreation Area and continue to the renovated public boat ramp and day-use shoreline.

Official Info
Marina Private Business

Blue Springs Marina

Private Lake Oconee marina near Buckhead with ramp access and marina services.

  • OperatorBlue Springs Marina
  • Location1271 Blue Springs Drive
  • Phone706-342-9446
Boat Ramp Bank Fishing Marina Bait / Tackle Fuel

Directions: Follow Blue Springs Drive to the marina store, fuel, bait, supply, and waterfront dock area.

Official Info
Boat / Jet Ski Rentals Private Business

Oconee Wild Watersports

Lake Oconee boat and jet ski rental operator in Eatonton.

  • OperatorOconee Wild Watersports
  • Location1133 Lake Oconee Parkway
  • Phone706-816-0166
Boat Rentals

Directions: Oconee Wild Watersports is located on Lake Oconee Parkway near the GA 44 bridge. Follow the business entrance to the rental and waterfront-access area.

Official Info
Boat / Jet Ski Rentals Private Business

Young Harris Watersports - Lake Oconee 44 Bridge

Lake Oconee 44 Bridge boat and jet ski rental location with pontoons, tritoons, wake boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, and towable water toys.

  • OperatorYoung Harris Watersports
  • Location1139 Lake Oconee Pkwy
  • Phone706-200-1720
Boat Rentals

Directions: Young Harris Watersports is on Lake Oconee Parkway at the GA 44 bridge. Follow the entrance to the rental, fuel-dock, and marina area.

Official Info

Regulations & License Notes

Fishing Regulations

Follow statewide Georgia fishing regulations and posted lake rules.

License and Permit Notes

Georgia fishing license required for anglers 16+; vessel registration required for motorized boats.