Lake Oconee
A Georgia Power lake on the Oconee River between Greensboro, Madison and Eatonton, formed by Wallace Dam. It is known for spring crappie, hybrid and striped bass, tournament largemouth bass, and big blue catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Docks with deep water nearby, then creeks and coves in fall. Find the shad and the bass are close.
Crappie
Spring is best. Fish standing timber and brush piles with minnows or jigs.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Stocked by Georgia DNR along with some stripers. Feed hardest when water is moving through the dam.
Blue Catfish
Some blues top 40 pounds. Cut bait on channel edges year-round; channel and flathead catfish too.
Boat launches
8 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lawrence Shoals ParkPublicGeorgia Power park. Ramp, campground, beach, restroomsDirections ↗
- Old Salem ParkPublicGeorgia Power park. Ramp, campground, beach, restroomsDirections ↗
- Parks Ferry ParkPublicGeorgia Power park. Ramp, campground, beach, restroomsDirections ↗
- Long Shoals Boat RampRampGeorgia Power ramp with picnic area and fishingDirections ↗
- Armour Bridge Boat RampRampGeorgia Power ramp with picnic area and restroomsDirections ↗
- Sugar Creek Boat RampRampGeorgia Power ramp with picnic area and restroomsDirections ↗
- Redlands Boat RampRampUS Forest Service ramp with picnic area and restroomsDirections ↗
- Swords Boat RampRampUS Forest Service ramp with restroomsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass Lake Oconee length limit | 14 in | 10 / day (black bass, statewide) |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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 Oconee ↗Local tips
- Wallace Dam generation and pump-back create current; fish usually feed better when water is moving.
- Lake Oconee has a 14-inch minimum on largemouth bass, higher than the statewide 12 inches.
- Spring is the prime crappie season; target standing timber and brush piles.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.