Fishing near Augusta, GA

Savannah River bass.

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Augusta. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Lake Murray
Striped bass.
SC57 milake
Santee Cooper Lakes
Catfish and bass.
SC113 milake
Lake Lanier
Spotted and largemouth bass.
GA127 milake
Charleston HarborSC128 mibay
Chattahoochee River
Trout below Buford Dam.
GA142 miriver
Lake Norman
Largemouth and striped bass.
NC159 milake
Lake AllatoonaGA163 milake
Fontana Lake
Smallmouth.
NC169 milake

All waters in GA

GA license & regulations

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) current license fees and regulations.

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Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.