🐟 What fish can you catch in Jacksonville?

Most commonly caught species around Jacksonville , GA : Largemouth bass - 1,000 reported catches Bluegill - 231 reported catches Black crappie - 63 reported catches Channel catfish - 37 reported catches Warmouth - 18 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Jacksonville fishing reports?

The latest Jacksonville , GA fishing reports are: @everabonza reported a nice Largemouth bass . @everabonza reported a nice Bluegill . @everabonza reported a nice Redbreast sunfish . @everabonza reported a nice Ruddy bowfin . @everabonza reported a nice Largemouth bass at Seventeen Mile River . .

Fishing in Jacksonville, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Jacksonville, Georgia?

Anglers in Jacksonville , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Ocmulgee River , Broxton Creek , Matthews Lake , Seventeen Mile River .

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

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Top fish species in Jacksonville

Latest Jacksonville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

6 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

6 in · 5 oz

Redbreast sunfish

5 in · 3 oz

Ruddy bowfin

23 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Seventeen Mile River

7 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Broxton Creek

8 in · 5 oz

Bluegill

General Coffee State Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Holiday Beach Lake (Hilliards Pond)

16 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Holiday Beach Lake (Hilliards Pond)

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Holiday Beach Lake (Hilliards Pond)

14 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Jacksonville

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 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

31°48′45″N 82°58′44.4″W

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FAQ about Jacksonville fishing

Anglers in Jacksonville, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Ocmulgee River, Broxton Creek, Matthews Lake, and Seventeen Mile River.

Most commonly caught species around Jacksonville, GA:

Largemouth bass - 1,000 reported catches
Bluegill - 231 reported catches
Black crappie - 63 reported catches
Channel catfish - 37 reported catches
Warmouth - 18 reported catches

The latest Jacksonville, GA fishing reports are:

@everabonza reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@everabonza reported a nice Bluegill.
@everabonza reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
@everabonza reported a nice Ruddy bowfin.
@everabonza reported a nice Largemouth bass at Seventeen Mile River.

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