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Sweetwater Creek

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Georgia, United States

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Channel catfish

17 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sweetwater Creek is a stream located in Schley County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Macon County, Georgia. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

32°10′35.5″N 84°12′49.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Sweetwater Creek, 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 19th, 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

32°10′35.5″N 84°12′49.8″W
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FAQ about Sweetwater Creek fishing

the Sweetwater Creek is a stream located in Schley County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Macon County, Georgia. Its coordinates are:
32°10′35.5″N 84°12′49.8″W
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