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Fishing in Gainesville, GA

Georgia, United States

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Redbreast sunfish

Big Creek

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Spotted bass

Lake Sidney Lanier

13 in · 2 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

Big Creek

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Black bullhead

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Spotted bass

Lake Sidney Lanier

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Spotted bass

Lake Sidney Lanier

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Largemouth bass

Bear Creek Reservoir

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Striped bass

30 in · 8 lb 5 oz

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Spotted bass

17 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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Greengill hybrid

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About Gainesville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Gainesville, Georgia. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 12,962 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,759 catches for Spotted bass, and 2,206 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Gainesville

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 species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Gainesville, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sidney Lanier, Etowah River, Wahoo Creek, Chestatee Bay, and Taylor Creek.
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