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West Point Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
West Point Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, crappie, catfish. 55 current rules across 10 species from DNR WRD.
Rules (55)
DNR WRD regulates 55 rules across 10 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
All Pfas
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 14"
Largemouth bass (unless otherwise posted) — 5 Largemouth bass: 14 inches minimum unless otherwise posted
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 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.
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.
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.
Georgia statewide
- Min size
- 12"
statewide except for specific lakes listed
Channel Catfish
Berrien County
- Gear
- Allowed
Channel catfish listed among Fish Species at Paradise Berrien County
Dodge County
- Gear
- Live Minnows
Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
Hugh M. Gillis
- Gear
- Allowed
Fish species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead.
Georgia statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Statewide aggregate per 2025-26 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Game Species Daily Limits, p.55). Statewide: no daily limit for channel or flathead catfish.
All Species
West PointOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Limited opportunities to trap by permit only.
West Point - Dixie Creek TractOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bird dog training allowed
West Point (Glovers Creek) WmasOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Duck hunting on managed impoundments is by quota only. Hunters must hunt from assigned areas or ponds. Shooting hours end at noon, except the last Saturday of the season when hunting is allowed until sunset.
Flathead Catfish
Georgia statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Statewide aggregate per 2025-26 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Game Species Daily Limits, p.55). Statewide: no daily limit for channel or flathead catfish.
Blue Catfish
Blueback Herring
All Fresh Waters Except The Following: Lakes Allatoona, Bartlett’s Ferry, Blue Ridge, Chatuge, Goat Rock, Juliette, Lanier, Nottely, Oliver, And West Point; And The Altamaha River Watershed Downstream Of The Following: Juliette Dam On The Ocmulgee River, Lake Juliette Dam On Rum Creek, Lake Tobesofkee Dam On Tobesofkee Creek, Lake Sinclair Dam On The Oconee River; And Watersheds Of All Other Streams That Flow Directly Into The Atlantic Ocean (This Drainage Includes Lakes Hartwell, Russell, Clarks Hill, Burton, Tugaloo, And Rabun)Closed
- Status
- Prohibited
Black Crappie
Hugh M. Gillis
- Gear
- Allowed
Black crappie listed among fish species at Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area; no explicit restrictions stated for this species
White Crappie
OcmulgeeOpen
- Status
- Open
Fish Species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, White crappie, Redear sunfish, yellow bullhead.
Crappie
Catfish
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on West Point Lake?
DNR WRD regulates fishing on West Point Lake.
What species can I target on West Point Lake?
West Point Lake is best known for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DNR WRD's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.