Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake Fishing
A 30-acre Georgia lake in Colquitt County.
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Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake by the figures
Inside Colquitt County, Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake holds about 30 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Coolidge, roughly 5 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and warmouth. Fishing without a boat works from 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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The Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight 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.
Public launches at Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
No mapped boat ramp touches Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake; the nearest launches follow.
Shore access along Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
- Lake Murphybank fishing area, Colquitt County
Launch sites close to Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
- US Hwy 19 Boat RampOchlockonee River, 14 miles southwest
- Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA Boat RampDoerun Lake, 15 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight 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, Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight 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.
Close-by lakes lined up with Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
Drive 15 miles to reach Doerun Lake, the nearest; Reed Bingham Park Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake | 30 | 0 | lake | 7 | |
| Doerun Lake | 15 miles north | 4 | 1 | lake | 3 |
| Cassidy Road Pond | 18 miles southwest | 3 | 0 | pond | 3 |
| Cherokee Lake | 18 miles southwest | 25 | 1 | lake | 8 |
| Reed Bingham Park Lake | 18 miles east | 375 | 2 | lake | 13 |
| Scott Lake | 21 miles southwest | 12 | 0 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
Lakes that pair well with Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
- Doerun Lake15 miles north
- Cassidy Road Pond18 miles southwest
- Cherokee Lake18 miles southwest
- Reed Bingham Park Lake18 miles east
- Scott Lake21 miles southwest
Rivers to pair with Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
- Ochlockonee River9 miles
- Little Ochlockonee River12 miles
- Aucilla River17 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
- Larry's Quick Stopbait and tackle shop, Moultrie, 8 miles
- Nelms Bait Tackle & Deer Processingbait and tackle shop, Thomasville, 14 miles
- Daryl's Bass Academybait and tackle shop, Ochlocknee, 15 miles
- Gone Fishingbait and tackle shop, Thomasville, 16 miles
- Hi Way Bait & Tackle 2bait and tackle shop, Cairo, 24 miles
Nearby towns for a Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake trip
- Coolidge5 miles
- Moultrie7 miles
- Funston8 miles
Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake, county by county
- Colquitt Countyseat: Moultrie
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Things to know before you fish Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake
What part of Georgia holds Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Colquitt County, about 5 miles from Coolidge.
How big is Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake?
Close to 30 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth and bowfin, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight 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 Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight 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 Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake?
Drive 8 miles to Larry's Quick Stop.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake?
Try Doerun Lake, around 15 miles away.
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