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Big Metz Lake Fishing
A 53-acre Georgia lake in Tattnall County.
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Tattnall County
Big Metz Lake by the figures
Inside Tattnall County, Big Metz Lake holds about 53 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Glennville, roughly 8 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp.
53acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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Fish of Big Metz Lake
The Big Metz Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Public launches at Big Metz Lake
- Fort Stewart, Big Metz Lake Boat Rampboat ramp, fee, Fort Steward Fish & Wildlife
Launch sites close to Big Metz Lake
- Fort Stewart, Glisson's Mill Pond Boat RampGlisson's Mill Pond, 4 miles north
- Fort Stewart, Pineview Lake Boat RampPineview Lake, 5 miles southwest
- Fort Stewart, Daisy Pond Boat RampDaisy Pond, 7 miles northeast
- Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake LongleafLake Longleaf, 8 miles north
- Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake WoodyLake Woody, 8 miles north
- Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Bid Sands Lake (South)Bid Sands Lake (South), 8 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Regulations covering Big Metz 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 |
With no listed exception, Big Metz Lake follows the statewide freshwater rows.
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.
Compare
Close-by lakes lined up with Big Metz Lake
Drive 4 miles to reach Glissons Millpond, the nearest; Pineview Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Metz Lake | 53 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Glissons Millpond | 4 miles north | 67 | 1 | pond | 6 |
| Pineview Lake | 5 miles southwest | 82 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Daisy Pond | 7 miles northeast | 14 | 1 | pond | 4 |
| Evans KFE Pond | 7 miles north | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Lake Longleaf | 8 miles north | 25 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Spots by Big Metz Lake
Lakes that pair well with Big Metz Lake
- Glissons Millpond4 miles north
- Pineview Lake5 miles southwest
- Daisy Pond7 miles northeast
- Evans KFE Pond7 miles north
- Lake Longleaf8 miles north
Rivers to pair with Big Metz Lake
- Canoochee River13 miles
- Altamaha River25 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Big Metz Lake
- Maire's Taxidermybait and tackle shop, Glennville, 7 miles
- Armstrong Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Glennville, 8 miles
- Carl's Fish Tailsbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 10 miles
- Clark's Sport Shop – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 11 miles
- Dawson's General Storebait and tackle shop, Hinesville, 20 miles
- Dean's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reidsville, 22 miles
Nearby towns for a Big Metz Lake trip
- Glennville8 miles
- Mendes8 miles
- Daisy9 miles
Big Metz Lake, county by county
- Tattnall Countyseat: Reidsville
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Know what you hooked at Big Metz Lake
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Answers
Things to know before you fish Big Metz Lake
What part of Georgia holds Big Metz Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Tattnall County, about 8 miles from Glennville.
How big is Big Metz Lake?
Close to 53 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Big Metz Lake?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Fort Stewart, Big Metz Lake Boat Ramp is a good start.
Which species turn up in Big Metz Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Big Metz Lake?
Statewide freshwater limits apply: 10 black bass in total and a 12-inch largemouth minimum, 30 crappie, 50 bream.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Big Metz Lake?
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 are crickets and shiners sold near Big Metz Lake?
Drive 7 miles to Maire's Taxidermy.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Big Metz Lake?
Try Glissons Millpond, around 4 miles away.
A weekend at Big Metz Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.