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Fishing in Cleveland, GA

Georgia, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Cleveland spots deliver

Top fish species in Cleveland

Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Striped bass
Striped bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Channel catfish

Lake Sidney Lanier

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Channel catfish

Lake Sidney Lanier

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Rainbow trout

Moccasin Creek

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Lake Sidney Lanier

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 3 lb 7 oz

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Channel catfish

Lake Sidney Lanier

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Lake Sidney Lanier

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Lake Sidney Lanier

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Lake Sidney Lanier

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Channel catfish

Lake Sidney Lanier

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About Cleveland fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Cleveland, Georgia. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,031 catches for Spotted bass, 4,587 catches for Largemouth bass, and 1,535 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Cleveland

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.

Spotted bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

10

Exceptions to state-wide size limit:

  • Lake Lanier: 14-inches total length
Very good

Micropterus punctulatus

Regulations for

34°35′49.2″N 83°45′43.9″W
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FAQ about Cleveland fishing

Anglers in Cleveland, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sidney Lanier, Chattahoochee River, Chestatee River, Nottely River, and Soquee River.
Most commonly caught species around Cleveland, GA:
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