Fishing in Montrose, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Montrose, Georgia?

Anglers in Montrose , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Oconee River , Rocky Creek , Ford Branch , Rum Creek , Turkey Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Montrose?

Most commonly caught species around Montrose , GA : Largemouth bass - 2,535 reported catches Bluegill - 356 reported catches Black crappie - 193 reported catches Redbreast sunfish - 137 reported catches Chain pickerel - 86 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Montrose fishing reports?

The latest Montrose , GA fishing reports are: @matthew-purdon reported a nice Shoal bass at Ocmulgee River . @campbell-harrison reported a nice Bluegill at Georgia State Hospital Lake . @Ajax6721 reported a nice Bluegill at Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area . @Dakota.Demon reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Chris_Catchum reported a nice Blue catfish at Ocmulgee River . .

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

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Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in Montrose

Latest Montrose fishing reports

Shoal bass

Ocmulgee River

length · weight

Bluegill

Georgia State Hospital Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area

5 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

6 in · 3 oz

Blue catfish

Ocmulgee River

44 in · 40 lb

Channel catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

Blue catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Montrose

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 July 6th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

32°33′34.2″N 83°09′12.6″W

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FAQ about Montrose fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Montrose, Georgia?

Anglers in Montrose, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Oconee River, Rocky Creek, Ford Branch, Rum Creek, and Turkey Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Montrose?

Most commonly caught species around Montrose, GA:

Largemouth bass - 2,535 reported catches
Bluegill - 356 reported catches
Black crappie - 193 reported catches
Redbreast sunfish - 137 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 86 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Montrose fishing reports?

The latest Montrose, GA fishing reports are:

@matthew-purdon reported a nice Shoal bass at Ocmulgee River.
@campbell-harrison reported a nice Bluegill at Georgia State Hospital Lake.
@Ajax6721 reported a nice Bluegill at Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area.
@Dakota.Demon reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Chris_Catchum reported a nice Blue catfish at Ocmulgee River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Montrose?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Montrose, GA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: