🐟 What fish can you catch in Byron?

Most commonly caught species around Byron , GA : Largemouth bass - 3,885 reported catches Bluegill - 490 reported catches Black crappie - 275 reported catches Channel catfish - 214 reported catches Spotted bass - 183 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Byron fishing reports?

The latest Byron , GA fishing reports are: @jakehammond7593 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin . @coreymixon reported a nice Bluegill at Scout Lake . @jessica.hamrick reported a nice Channel catfish at Lanier Lake . @Fishtaster reported a nice Redear sunfish at Spring Creek . @lauren.r reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Lake Juliette . .

Fishing in Byron, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Byron, Georgia?

Anglers in Byron , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Ocmulgee River , Lake Tobesofkee , Houston Lake , Lake Joy , Wilkinson Lake .

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

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Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in Byron

Latest Byron fishing reports

Eyetail bowfin

length · weight

Bluegill

Scout Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lanier Lake

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Spring Creek

13 in · 2 lb

Hybrid striped bass

Lake Juliette

length · weight

Lake Juliette

length · weight

Striped bass

Lake Juliette

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Juliette

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

Lake Juliette

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Lake Tobesofkee

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Byron

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 19th, 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

32°38′51.4″N 83°45′14″W

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FAQ about Byron fishing

Anglers in Byron, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Ocmulgee River, Lake Tobesofkee, Houston Lake, Lake Joy, and Wilkinson Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Byron, GA:

Largemouth bass - 3,885 reported catches
Bluegill - 490 reported catches
Black crappie - 275 reported catches
Channel catfish - 214 reported catches
Spotted bass - 183 reported catches

The latest Byron, GA fishing reports are:

@jakehammond7593 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
@coreymixon reported a nice Bluegill at Scout Lake.
@jessica.hamrick reported a nice Channel catfish at Lanier Lake.
@Fishtaster reported a nice Redear sunfish at Spring Creek.
@lauren.r reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Lake Juliette.

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