Georgia regulations
Largemouth Bass Regulations in Georgia 2026
Georgia Largemouth Bass regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 5 fish; Min size 14 inches; Daily bag 5 fish/day. Sourced from DNR WRD.
Rules (33)
Georgia statewide
- Min size
- 12"
statewide except for specific lakes listed
All Pfas
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 14"
Largemouth bass (unless otherwise posted) — 5 Largemouth bass: 14 inches minimum unless otherwise posted
All Pfas (Unless Otherwise Posted)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Dodge County
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24 inches between 16 and 24 inches must be released immediately
Evans County
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 16"
with only one (1) over 16 inches between 12 and 16 inches must be released immediately
Hugh M. Gillis
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 24"
between 16 and 24 inches must be released immediately
Lake Blackshear
- Min size
- 14"
Lake Lanier
- Min size
- 14"
Lake Lindsay Grace
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 22"
only one bass may be greater than 22 inches
Lake Lindsay Grace (Wayne Co.)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Only one bass may be greater than 22 inches.
Lake Oconee
- Min size
- 14"
Lake Walter F. George
- Min size
- 14"
Lake West Point
- Min size
- 14"
Marben Pfa (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer
OcmulgeeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Largemouth bass are catch-and-release.
Panic Pond
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 24"
greater than 24 inches
Paradise
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
only one over 24 inches
Public Fishing Area Lakes Operated By The Department Of Natural Resources
- Min size
- 14"
This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass.
Public Fishing Areas
- Daily bag
- 5
- Min size
- 14"
unless otherwise posted
West Point Reservoir
- Min size
- 14"
Also known as
Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
When is Largemouth Bass season in Georgia?
Largemouth Bass season in Georgia is set by DNR WRD. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Largemouth Bass in Georgia?
Minimum size for Largemouth Bass in Georgia is 14 inches in All Pfas, per DNR WRD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Georgia?
Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Georgia is 5 fish in All Pfas, per DNR WRD.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25GAAB_LR7.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/public-fishing-areas
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch. Last verified .