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Fishing regulations at Yonah Lake, 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 16th, 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 Yonah Lake fishing
- Spotted bass - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @brycek99 reported a nice Spotted bass.
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