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Smith Lake

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Georgia, United States

3 catches

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Rock bass

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Chain pickerel

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Bluegill

10 in · 1 lb 7 oz

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General info

Smith Lake is a lake located in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Rock bass, and Bluegill.

Location

31°29′17.1″N 81°37′40.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Smith 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 Chain pickerel as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Aggregate

15
No size limit. No closed season.
Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

31°29′17.1″N 81°37′40.6″W
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FAQ about Smith Lake fishing

Smith Lake is a lake located in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°29′17.1″N 81°37′40.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Smith 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 Smith Lake are:
  • Chain pickerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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