Lake Blackshear
Lake Blackshear is about 8,700 acres with 97 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 11 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
White and black crappie
Bluegill
Bream
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Striped Bass
DNR working to establish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Georgia Veterans State ParkParkGeorgia DNR lists it as a fishing access on Blackshear; parks around the lake offer ramps and fishing docks.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Blackshear are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Blackshear ↗Local tips
- Shallow lake (11 ft average); fish the weed edges for bass.
- Crappie and bream are main targets.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.