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Fishing in Ila, GA

Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in Ila

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

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Largemouth bass

Lake Hartwell

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Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

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Largemouth bass

Lake Herrick

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Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

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Largemouth bass

Lake Hartwell

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Largemouth bass

Lake Hartwell

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Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

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Spotted bass

Lake Hartwell

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About Ila fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ila, Georgia. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,965 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,536 catches for Spotted bass, and 991 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Ila

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

Total Length

Aggregate

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°10′22.4″N 83°17′34.4″W
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FAQ about Ila fishing

Anglers in Ila, GA recommend these top fishing spots: North Oconee River, Dam Number 10, Reservoir 51, Middle Oconee River, and Curry Creek.
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