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Chestatee Bay

Georgia, United States

4.2Β·214 catches

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Chestatee Bay fishing reports

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Longnose gar

33 in Β· 4 lb

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Flathead catfish

33 in Β· 14 lb

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Spotted bass

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Flathead catfish

27 in Β· 9 lb

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Channel catfish

27 in Β· 10 lb

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General info

Chestatee Bay is a lake located in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Striped bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

34Β°16β€²25.1β€³N 83Β°57β€²55.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Chestatee Bay, 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 species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Chestatee Bay fishing

Chestatee Bay is a lake located in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°16β€²25.1β€³N 83Β°57β€²55.2β€³W
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