Freshwater Lakes & Reservoirs
Fish Georgia's major reservoirs, state-park lakes, rivers, and ponds for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, stripers, hybrids, and other freshwater favorites.
Early Mornings, Quiet Waters, Georgia Traditions
Find Your Next Fishing Spot
From mountain trout streams and major reservoirs to Georgia's coast, anglers can fish a wide range of waters across the state.
Fishing in Georgia Means Big Lakes, Cold Streams, Coastal Water, and Family Traditions
Use GeorgiaOutdoors to explore fishing destinations, compare water types, filter by county or species, and open detailed planning pages with species, access notes, amenities, and official regulation reminders.
Ways to Fish in Georgia
Start with the kind of water and species you want, then use official Georgia resources to confirm current licenses, creel limits, trout rules, saltwater requirements, and access details.
Trout Streams & Fly Fishing
North Georgia's coldwater streams and tailwaters offer stocked and wild trout opportunities, scenic mountain water, and classic fly-fishing trips.
Coastal, Inshore & Offshore
Georgia's coast brings a different kind of fishing day, from tidal creeks and marshes to nearshore reefs and offshore saltwater opportunities.
Licenses, Regulations & Responsible Angling
Use GeorgiaOutdoors for trip inspiration, then confirm current licenses, creel limits, trout rules, saltwater requirements, and public-access rules with official state resources.
Know Before You Fish
GeorgiaOutdoors is a planning guide, not the final legal authority. Always check Georgia DNR and Go Outdoors Georgia for current fishing regulations, license requirements, trout rules, saltwater permits, creel limits, and public-access information.
Official Resource
Georgia Fishing Regulations
Start with Georgia DNR's angler resources and the current hunting and fishing regulations guide before planning a trip.
Official Resource
Fishing Licenses & Permits
Purchase fishing licenses, trout licenses, saltwater information program permits, and related privileges through Go Outdoors Georgia.
Official Resource
Freshwater State Record Fish
Georgia DNR recognizes anglers through the Freshwater Fish State Record Program, including legendary catches like George Perry's 22 lb. 4 oz. largemouth bass.
Georgia Fishing Records & Trophy Catches
Big fish stories are part of what keeps anglers coming back. Use these resources for official state records, saltwater recognition, and lake-by-lake inspiration.
Official DNR Records
Freshwater State Records
Georgia's freshwater record program recognizes trophy catches by species. It is the best starting point for official statewide freshwater record information.
Coastal Records
Saltwater Game Fish Records
Georgia's saltwater records program recognizes record-setting catches from the state's salt waters, with current records and some photos available through Coastal Georgia DNR.
Official DNR Programs
Angler Award Programs
Georgia DNR recognizes notable catches and fishing achievements through official angler programs such as Bass Slam, Trout Slam, and related awards.
Featured Fishing Areas
From coldwater trout streams to major reservoirs and coastal marshes, Georgia offers fishing experiences that change by water, region, season, and species.
North Georgia Trout Streams
Cool mountain waters offer some of the best trout fishing in the Southeast, with scenic settings, stocked waters, and peaceful surroundings.
Lake Fishing
Georgia's lakes are known for bass fishing, boating access, family-friendly banks, docks, marinas, and year-round angling opportunities.
Coastal & Inshore
From saltwater flats to tidal creeks, Georgia's coast provides unique fishing opportunities for redfish, trout, flounder, sheepshead, and more.
Featured Fishing Locations
A small curated set of fishing destinations from the GeorgiaOutdoors database. Use the browser below for the full listing.
Reservoir
Lake Lanier
Georgia’s largest lake, known for boating, swimming, fishing, camping, and major recreation areas.
Trout river
Toccoa River
The Toccoa River is a premier north Georgia trout stream and tailwater, with cold-water fishing below Lake Blue Ridge Dam and stocked rainbow and brown trout opportunities.
Public Fishing Area
Big Lazer Creek PFA
Big Lazer Creek PFA is a managed Georgia public fishing area in Talbot County with a 195-acre lake, bank access, boat access, and strong bluegill, catfish, crappie, and bass opportunities.
Saltwater pier/beach
Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion
Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion is a public saltwater fishing pier at Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue, with beach access, restrooms, paid nearby parking, and Atlantic Ocean views.
Browse Fishing Locations
Search by lake or destination name, then narrow results by water type, county, or species. Results include lakes, reservoirs, PFAs, piers, rivers, and coastal fishing access.
Showing 13–24 of 58 fishing locations.
Public Fishing Area
Hugh M. Gillis PFA
Hugh M. Gillis PFA is a managed middle Georgia public fishing area with lake access, bank-fishing options, and warmwater fishing for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
Saltwater pier
Jekyll Island Fishing Pier
Jekyll Island Fishing Pier is a public coastal fishing stop with walk-up saltwater access, nearby island amenities, and easy trip pairing with beaches and boating.
Saltwater bridge catwalk
Little River Bridge Catwalk
Little River Bridge Catwalk is a Georgia coastal fishing access point for saltwater anglers, with public pier, dock, bridge, shoreline, or boat-ramp access depending on the site.
Saltwater pier
Mackay River Piers
Mackay River Piers is a Georgia coastal fishing access point for saltwater anglers, with public pier, dock, bridge, shoreline, or boat-ramp access depending on the site.
Public Fishing Area
Marben PFA
Marben PFA is a managed public fishing area within Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, offering multiple small lakes and approachable fishing for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
Public Fishing Area
McDuffie PFA
McDuffie PFA is a managed Georgia public fishing area near Thomson with multiple ponds, bank access, and family-friendly fishing for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
Public Fishing Area
Ocmulgee PFA
Ocmulgee PFA is a managed Georgia public fishing area with focused lake access, bank fishing, boat access where available, and family-friendly opportunities for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
Public Fishing Area
Paradise PFA
Paradise PFA near Enigma is a 1,351-acre public fishing area with 68 lakes totaling about 525 acres, offering extensive bank and boat fishing in South Georgia.
Pond pier
Pond Fishing Piers at Jekyll Boat Ramp
Pond Fishing Piers at Jekyll Boat Ramp offer accessible pier-style fishing around Jekyll Island’s public boat-ramp area, with nearby coastal boating and island amenities.
Reservoir
Randy Poynter Lake / Big Haynes
Randy Poynter Lake / Big Haynes is a Rockdale County reservoir with Black Shoals Park access, electric-motor boating, shoreline fishing, and local warmwater species.
Public Fishing Area
Rocky Mountain PFA
Rocky Mountain PFA is a managed north Georgia public fishing area with larger lake access, boat ramps, camping options, and fishing for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
River pier
Satilla Waterfront Park Pier
Satilla Waterfront Park Pier is a public Georgia fishing pier destination with simple walk-up access for anglers, nearby parking or park amenities, and practical saltwater or freshwater fishing opportunities.