🐟 What fish can you catch in Athens?

Most commonly caught species around Athens , GA : Largemouth bass - 4,598 reported catches Bluegill - 703 reported catches Channel catfish - 359 reported catches Spotted bass - 275 reported catches Black crappie - 262 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Athens fishing reports?

The latest Athens , GA fishing reports are: @carolinewise reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Herrick . @rae-zhang reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Wildwood . @eric.skoglund reported a nice Blue catfish at Apalachee River . @tiffany.madison reported a nice Warmouth at Fort Yargo Lake . @tiffany.madison reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Yargo Lake . .

Fishing in Athens, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Athens, Georgia?

Anglers in Athens , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Jefferson City Lake , Oconee River , North Oconee River , Lake Herrick , Bear Creek Reservoir .

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

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Top fish species in Athens

Latest Athens fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Herrick

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Largemouth bass

Lake Wildwood

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Blue catfish

Apalachee River

22 in · 3 lb

Warmouth

Fort Yargo Lake

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Bluegill

Fort Yargo Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Park at Athens Lakeside

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Bluegill

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FAQ about Athens fishing

Anglers in Athens, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Jefferson City Lake, Oconee River, North Oconee River, Lake Herrick, and Bear Creek Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Athens, GA:

Largemouth bass - 4,598 reported catches
Bluegill - 703 reported catches
Channel catfish - 359 reported catches
Spotted bass - 275 reported catches
Black crappie - 262 reported catches

The latest Athens, GA fishing reports are:

@carolinewise reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Herrick.
@rae-zhang reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Wildwood.
@eric.skoglund reported a nice Blue catfish at Apalachee River.
@tiffany.madison reported a nice Warmouth at Fort Yargo Lake.
@tiffany.madison reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Yargo Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Athens, 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: