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Largemouth Bass Regulations in Georgia 2026

Georgia largemouth bass regulations in 2026: 12″ min size. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DNR WRD.

DNR WRDOfficial source

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Rules (33)

Georgia statewide
Min size
12"
statewide except for specific lakes listed
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All Pfas
Daily bag
5 fish
Min size
14"
Largemouth bass (unless otherwise posted) — 5 Largemouth bass: 14 inches minimum unless otherwise posted
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All Pfas (Unless Otherwise Posted)
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Min size
14"
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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
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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
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Hugh M. Gillis
Daily bag
5 fish
Slot min
16"
Slot max
24"
between 16 and 24 inches must be released immediately
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Lake Blackshear
Min size
14"
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Lake Lanier
Min size
14"
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Lake Lindsay Grace
Daily bag
1 fish
Slot min
15"
Slot max
22"
only one bass may be greater than 22 inches
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Lake Lindsay Grace (Wayne Co.)
Daily bag
1 fish
Only one bass may be greater than 22 inches.
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Lake Oconee
Min size
14"
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Lake Walter F. George
Min size
14"
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Lake West Point
Min size
14"
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Marben Pfa (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center)
Daily bag
5 fish
Min size
16"
only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer
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OcmulgeeCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Largemouth bass are catch-and-release.
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Panic Pond
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
24"
greater than 24 inches
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Paradise
Daily bag
5 fish
only one over 24 inches
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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.
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Public Fishing Areas
Daily bag
5
Min size
14"
unless otherwise posted
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West Point Reservoir
Min size
14"
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Other Georgia fish regulations

Other regulated species in Georgia with current rule pages — same DNR WRD source, same verification cadence.

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

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch.

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