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Chatuge Lake

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Georgia, United States

4.2·861 catches

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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Spotted bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Spotted bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Spotted bass

8 in · 1 lb

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Spotted bass

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

Chatuge Lake is a lake located in Towns County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Clay County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

34°58′40.7″N 83°48′0.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Chatuge Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Chatuge 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 Spotted bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

10

Exceptions to state-wide size limit:

  • Lake Lanier: 14-inches total length
Very good

Micropterus punctulatus

Regulations for

34°58′40.7″N 83°48′0.8″W
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Reviews of Chatuge Lake

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FAQ about Chatuge Lake fishing

Chatuge Lake is a lake located in Towns County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Clay County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°58′40.7″N 83°48′0.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Chatuge Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Chatuge Lake are:
  • Spotted bass - 169 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 105 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 48 members reported to have caught this fish
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