Top fish species at Jones Lake

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Jones Lake is a lake located in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

34°30′57.1″N 84°28′41.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Jones Lake, GA

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 Channel catfish as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

No bag limit. No size limit.

No closed season, but Noodling or Grabbling season is only open March 1–July 15 statewide in freshwater.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

34°30′57.1″N 84°28′41.2″W
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FAQ about Jones Lake fishing

Jones Lake is a lake located in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°30′57.1″N 84°28′41.2″W
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