🐟 What fish can you catch in Clarkesville?

Most commonly caught species around Clarkesville , GA : Spotted bass - 4,220 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,722 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,224 reported catches Bluegill - 916 reported catches Channel catfish - 659 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Clarkesville fishing reports?

The latest Clarkesville , GA fishing reports are: @hayden.squires reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Burton . @jonathan-cueva reported a nice Rainbow trout at Moccasin Creek . @jonathan-cueva reported a nice Largemouth bass . @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Hartwell . @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Hartwell . .

Fishing in Clarkesville, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Clarkesville, Georgia?

Anglers in Clarkesville , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sidney Lanier , Chattahoochee River , Soquee River , Smith Creek , Chattooga River .

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

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Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in Clarkesville

Latest Clarkesville fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Lake Burton

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Moccasin Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

19 in · 3 lb 7 oz

Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Clarkesville

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 Spotted bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Spotted bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Exceptions to state-wide size limit:

Lake Lanier: 14-inches total length

Very good

Micropterus punctulatus

Regulations for

34°36′37.1″N 83°31′42.2″W

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FAQ about Clarkesville fishing

Anglers in Clarkesville, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sidney Lanier, Chattahoochee River, Soquee River, Smith Creek, and Chattooga River.

Most commonly caught species around Clarkesville, GA:

Spotted bass - 4,220 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,722 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,224 reported catches
Bluegill - 916 reported catches
Channel catfish - 659 reported catches

The latest Clarkesville, GA fishing reports are:

@hayden.squires reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Burton.
@jonathan-cueva reported a nice Rainbow trout at Moccasin Creek.
@jonathan-cueva reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Hartwell.
@brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Hartwell.

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