🐟 What fish can you catch in Albany?

Most commonly caught species around Albany , GA : Largemouth bass - 676 reported catches Channel catfish - 109 reported catches Bluegill - 105 reported catches Blue catfish - 37 reported catches Black crappie - 33 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Albany fishing reports?

The latest Albany , GA fishing reports are: @aaronshirley1607 reported a nice White bass at Lake Blackshear . @mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek . @mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek . @mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek . @mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek . .

Fishing in Albany, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Albany, Georgia?

Anglers in Albany , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Flint River , Lake Worth , Kinchafoonee Creek , Cooleewahee Creek , Muckalee Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Albany?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Albany , GA . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Albany?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Albany , GA was a 3 ft / 4.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassman4days at Lake Blackshear on May 1, 2021 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Albany?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Albany , GA was a 56 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @walker_chandler12 at Lake Blackshear on April 19, 2026 .

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Top fish species in Albany

Latest Albany fishing reports

White bass

Lake Blackshear

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cooleewahee Creek

18 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Cooleewahee Creek

17 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Cooleewahee Creek

17 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Cooleewahee Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cooleewahee Creek

15 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

Hog Heaven Branch

length · weight

Bluegill

Hog Heaven Branch

length · weight

Bluegill

Hog Heaven Branch

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cooleewahee Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Albany

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Georgia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Exceptions to state-wide size limit:

Lake Blackshear: 14-inches total length
Lake Blue Ridge: no minimum size
Lake Burton: no minimum size
Lake Juliette: no minimum size
Lake Lanier: 14-inches total length
Lake Oconee: 14-inches total length
Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15- and 22-inches total length must be released immediately. All others may be kept. In addition, only one bass may be greater than 22 inches.
Lake Walter F. George: 14-inches total length
West Point Reservoir: 14-inches total length
Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

31°34′39.4″N 84°10′34.3″W

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FAQ about Albany fishing

Anglers in Albany, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Flint River, Lake Worth, Kinchafoonee Creek, Cooleewahee Creek, and Muckalee Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Albany, GA:

Largemouth bass - 676 reported catches
Channel catfish - 109 reported catches
Bluegill - 105 reported catches
Blue catfish - 37 reported catches
Black crappie - 33 reported catches

The latest Albany, GA fishing reports are:

@aaronshirley1607 reported a nice White bass at Lake Blackshear.
@mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek.
@mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek.
@mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek.
@mitchell.albrecht reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cooleewahee Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Albany, GA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Albany, GA was a 3 ft / 4.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassman4days at Lake Blackshear on May 1, 2021.