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Fishing regulations at Bare Branch, GA
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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 Spotted bass as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Exceptions to state-wide size limit:
- Lake Lanier: 14-inches total length
Micropterus punctulatus
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FAQ about Bare Branch fishing
- Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @alexau93 reported a nice Spotted bass.
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