28 public waters in the Southwest Georgia region — 17 lakes/reservoirs and 11 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an Georgia licence.
See every public fishing venue in Georgia on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Seminole (37,500 ac) at the confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee on the Florida line — a grass-and-hydrilla largemouth-bass factory, plus Shoal Bass in the river channels, big Flathead Catfish, Crappie and Bream. A Georgia or Florida licence fishes lake-wide.
Decatur, Newton, DeKalb and 2 more counties in Georgia — Silver Lake is a 558-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Decatur County, Georgia — Cane Water Pond is a 170-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Douglas (126 acres) sits in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Twin Lakes (89 acres) sits in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Decatur County, Georgia — Open Pond is a 82-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Black Lake (75 acres) sits in Wilkinson, Decatur and Paulding Counties, Georgia, managed by County Land. A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Crescent Lake (43 acres) sits in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Crystal Lake, a 43-acre lake in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Decatur County, Georgia — Buffalo Pond is a 35-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Bateau Pond, a 32-acre lake in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Earle May Boat Basin, a 24-acre lake in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cutoff Pond, a 23-acre lake in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
In Decatur County, Georgia, Panic Pond is a 20-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area. A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Coastal Loan Company Lake (16 acres) sits in Decatur County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Decatur County, Georgia, Frog Pond is a 14-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area. A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
In Decatur County, Georgia, House Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area. A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
The Flint — one of only 40-odd rivers in the US that flows unimpounded for more than 200 miles. The premier shoal-bass river on Earth, plus largemouth and Spotted Bass, giant Redbreast Sunfish, and Flathead Catfish. The Yellow Jacket / Sprewell Bluff and Po Biddy shoal reaches are the classics.
In Decatur, Early, Miller and 3 more counties in Georgia, Spring Creek is a 103 km river or creek. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
In Seminole, Miller, Early and 1 more county in Georgia, Fishpond Drain River is a 48 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Attapulgus Creek (26 km) flows through Decatur and Grady Counties, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Decatur County, Georgia — Willacoochee Creek is a 17 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Swamp Creek runs 24 km through Grady and Decatur Counties, Georgia: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
North Mosquito Creek (19 km) flows through Decatur County, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Miller and Decatur Counties, Georgia — Aycocks Creek is a 21 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Little Attapulgus Creek (14 km) flows through Decatur County, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Fourmile Creek runs 12 km through Decatur County, Georgia: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In Decatur and Grady Counties, Georgia, Double Branch is a 9 km river or creek. A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Across its mapped waters, Decatur County holds 26 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Bowfin.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Georgia map Join PiscaMapsOne Georgia fishing licence covers every public water in the state — resident annual about $15, non-resident annual about $50, with non-resident 1-day and 3-day options. A separate Georgia trout licence (~$10 res / ~$20 non-res) is required to fish for or possess trout, and Public Fishing Area ponds also need a Georgia Lands Pass. Georgia residents 65+ fish free. Buy at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.