🐟 What fish can you catch in Baconton?

Most commonly caught species around Baconton , GA : Largemouth bass - 784 reported catches Bluegill - 126 reported catches Channel catfish - 66 reported catches Black crappie - 38 reported catches Warmouth - 37 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Baconton fishing reports?

The latest Baconton , GA fishing reports are: @ball-corn reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sumner Lake . @tyronpaige reported a nice Flathead catfish . @GabeLong13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hog Heaven Branch . @GabeLong13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hog Heaven Branch . @birginiomaldonado reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little Ochlockonee River . .

Fishing in Baconton, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Baconton, Georgia?

Anglers in Baconton , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Flint River , Little Ochlockonee River , Cooleewahee Creek , Percosin Creek .

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

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Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in Baconton

Latest Baconton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Sumner Lake

9 in · 1 lb

Flathead catfish

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Largemouth bass

Hog Heaven Branch

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Largemouth bass

Hog Heaven Branch

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Largemouth bass

Little Ochlockonee River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Little Ochlockonee River

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Largemouth bass

East Branch Barnetts Creek

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Largemouth bass

Little Ochlockonee River

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Spotted bass

Little Ochlockonee River

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Spotted bass

Little Ochlockonee River

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Fishing regulations in Baconton

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 April 18th, 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°22′49.4″N 84°09′33.1″W

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FAQ about Baconton fishing

Anglers in Baconton, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Flint River, Little Ochlockonee River, Cooleewahee Creek, and Percosin Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Baconton, GA:

Largemouth bass - 784 reported catches
Bluegill - 126 reported catches
Channel catfish - 66 reported catches
Black crappie - 38 reported catches
Warmouth - 37 reported catches

The latest Baconton, GA fishing reports are:

@ball-corn reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sumner Lake.
@tyronpaige reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@GabeLong13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hog Heaven Branch.
@GabeLong13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hog Heaven Branch.
@birginiomaldonado reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little Ochlockonee River.

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