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Fishing in East Ellijay, GA

Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in East Ellijay

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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About East Ellijay fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around East Ellijay, Georgia. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,955 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,395 catches for Spotted bass, and 1,051 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in East Ellijay

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

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Min size

12"

Measurement

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10

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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34°40′33.6″N 84°28′34″W
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FAQ about East Ellijay fishing

Anglers in East Ellijay, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Toccoa River, Carters Lake, Lake Blue Ridge, Coosawattee River, and Holly Creek.
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