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Pickens Creek

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Georgia, United States

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Spotted bass

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Spotted bass

15 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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9 in · 1 lb

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General info

Pickens Creek is a stream located in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, White crappie, and Channel catfish.

Location

34°14′28.2″N 82°45′50.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Pickens 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 Spotted bass as of May 4th, 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°14′28.2″N 82°45′50.7″W
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FAQ about Pickens Creek fishing

the Pickens Creek is a stream located in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°14′28.2″N 82°45′50.7″W
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