Beaverdam Creek Lake Fishing
A 60-acre Georgia lake in Wilkes County.
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Beaverdam Creek Lake: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Beaverdam Creek Lake at 60 acres of water in Wilkes County. Measured in a straight line, Washington lies about 5 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp.
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For Beaverdam Creek Lake, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on Beaverdam Creek Lake
- Beaverdam Creek Lake Boat Rampboat ramp, City of Washington/Wilkes County
Ramps within a few miles of Beaverdam Creek Lake
- A.H. Stephens State Park, Lake FederalLake Federal, 12 miles south
- A.H. Stephens State Park, Lake BuncombeA. H. Stephens Lake, 12 miles south
- A.H. Stephens State Park, Lake LibertyLake Liberty, 12 miles south
- State Highway 78/Little River Boat RampClarks Hill Lake, 15 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Beaverdam Creek Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (all species combined) | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
| Largemouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs) | Open all year |
| Spotted bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier) | Open all year |
| Shoal bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total (only 5 may be shoal and other listed bass); minimum length 15 inches statewide (Flint River below Warwick Dam slot) | Open all year |
| Smallmouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Striped, white and hybrid bass | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| Crappie | 30 | Open all year |
| Bream (sunfish) | 50 in total | Open all year |
| Catfish | No limit | Open all year |
| Walleye | 8 | Open all year |
| Pickerel | 15 | Open all year |
| American and hickory shad | 8 | Open all year |
Statewide freshwater limits cover Beaverdam Creek Lake, which has no listed exception.
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Nearby lakes beside Beaverdam Creek Lake
Alexander Stephens Park Lake sits 12 miles from Beaverdam Creek Lake; Clarks Hill Lake is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek Lake | 60 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Alexander Stephens Park Lake | 12 miles south | 22 | 2 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Liberty | 12 miles south | 2 | 1 | lake | 1 |
| Clarks Hill Lake | 29 miles east | 71,535 | 39 | reservoir | 12 |
| Lake Oconee | 31 miles southwest | 19,050 | 13 | reservoir | 12 |
| Lake Richard B. Russell | 32 miles north | 26,650 | 12 | reservoir | 13 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Beaverdam Creek Lake
Georgia lakes in the same area as Beaverdam Creek Lake
- Alexander Stephens Park Lake12 miles south
- Lake Liberty12 miles south
- Clarks Hill Lake29 miles east
- Lake Oconee31 miles southwest
- Lake Richard B. Russell32 miles north
Moving water near Beaverdam Creek Lake
- North Fork Little River9 miles
- South Fork Little River10 miles
- North Fork Ogeechee River16 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Beaverdam Creek Lake
- Broad River Gen Storebait and tackle shop, Tignall, 20 miles
- Wahoo Docks at the Lakesmarina, Lincolnton, 21 miles
- Raysville Marinabait and tackle shop, Thomson, 21 miles
- Raysville Bait & Tackle & Cafebait and tackle shop, Thomson, 21 miles
- Soap Creek Marinamarina, Lincolnton, 24 miles
- Beaverdam Marinamarina, Elberton, 25 miles
Places to stay close to Beaverdam Creek Lake
- Washington5 miles
- Rayle6 miles
- Tignall10 miles
County pages that include Beaverdam Creek Lake
- Wilkes Countyseat: Washington
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Pictures of the fish at Beaverdam Creek Lake
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Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0
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Beaverdam Creek Lake: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Beaverdam Creek Lake in?
Georgia county lines put it in Wilkes County, about 5 miles from Washington.
What acreage does Georgia list for Beaverdam Creek Lake?
60 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Beaverdam Creek Lake from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Beaverdam Creek Lake Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Beaverdam Creek Lake good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.
What size limits apply at Beaverdam Creek Lake?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Beaverdam Creek Lake run me?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Beaverdam Creek Lake?
Closest on our list: Broad River Gen Store at 20 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Beaverdam Creek Lake?
Alexander Stephens Park Lake at roughly 12 miles.
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