🐟 What fish can you catch in Waynesboro?

Most commonly caught species around Waynesboro , GA : Largemouth bass - 2,582 reported catches Bluegill - 310 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 179 reported catches Channel catfish - 108 reported catches Black crappie - 98 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waynesboro fishing reports?

The latest Waynesboro , GA fishing reports are: @rylan-fleming reported a nice Redear sunfish at Ogeechee River . @rylan-fleming reported a nice Chain pickerel at Ogeechee River . @paynegooden reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Olmstead . @charles.olin reported a nice Spotted seatrout . @SML25 reported a nice Blue catfish at Ogeechee River . .

Fishing in Waynesboro, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waynesboro, Georgia?

Anglers in Waynesboro , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Savannah River , Waynesboro Pond , Brier Creek .

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

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Georgia, United States

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Top fish species in Waynesboro

Latest Waynesboro fishing reports

Redear sunfish

Ogeechee River

10 in · 1 lb

Chain pickerel

Ogeechee River

16 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Lake Olmstead

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Spotted seatrout

length · weight

Blue catfish

Ogeechee River

length · weight

Ogeechee River

length · weight

Black crappie

11 in · 1 lb

Chain pickerel

19 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Sadie Morris Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sadie Morris Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Waynesboro

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

33°05′27.2″N 82°00′52.2″W

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FAQ about Waynesboro fishing

Anglers in Waynesboro, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Savannah River, Waynesboro Pond, and Brier Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Waynesboro, GA:

Largemouth bass - 2,582 reported catches
Bluegill - 310 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 179 reported catches
Channel catfish - 108 reported catches
Black crappie - 98 reported catches

The latest Waynesboro, GA fishing reports are:

@rylan-fleming reported a nice Redear sunfish at Ogeechee River.
@rylan-fleming reported a nice Chain pickerel at Ogeechee River.
@paynegooden reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Olmstead.
@charles.olin reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
@SML25 reported a nice Blue catfish at Ogeechee River.

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