Brierpatch Lake Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia lake in Screven County.
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Brierpatch Lake: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Brierpatch Lake at 4 acres of water in Screven County. Measured in a straight line, Hiltonia lies about 10 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp.
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For Brierpatch 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 Brierpatch Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA, Briarpatch Lake Boat Rampcarry-in launch, Georgia DNR
Ramps within a few miles of Brierpatch Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA- Possum Eddy Boat RampSavannah River, under a mile south
- Tuckahoe WMA, Red Lake Boat RampRed Lake, 1 mile northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Johnson Lake Boat RampJohnson Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Tuckahoe WMA, Spring Lake Boat RampSpring Lake, 2 miles northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Collard Patch Lake Boat RampCollard Patch Lake, 2 miles south
- Tuckahoe WMA, Barnes Lake Boat RampBarnes Lake, 2 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Brierpatch 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 Brierpatch 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 Brierpatch Lake
Possum Eddy sits 1 mile from Brierpatch Lake; Possum Eddy is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierpatch Lake | 4 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Possum Eddy | 1 mile northwest | 13 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Johnson Lake | 2 miles southeast | 12 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Spring Lake | 2 miles northwest | 5 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Collard Patch Lake | 2 miles south | 7 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Barnes Lake | 2 miles southeast | 11 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Brierpatch Lake
Georgia lakes in the same area as Brierpatch Lake
- Possum Eddy1 mile northwest
- Johnson Lake2 miles southeast
- Spring Lake2 miles northwest
- Collard Patch Lake2 miles south
- Barnes Lake2 miles southeast
Moving water near Brierpatch Lake
- Brier Creek6 miles
- Savannah River22 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Brierpatch Lake
- Georgia Wilderness Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Sylvania, 13 miles
Places to stay close to Brierpatch Lake
- Hiltonia10 miles
- Sylvania13 miles
- Girard17 miles
County pages that include Brierpatch Lake
- Screven Countyseat: Sylvania
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Pictures of the fish at Brierpatch Lake
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain
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Brierpatch Lake: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Brierpatch Lake in?
Georgia county lines put it in Screven County, about 10 miles from Hiltonia.
What acreage does Georgia list for Brierpatch Lake?
4 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Brierpatch Lake from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Tuckahoe WMA, Briarpatch Lake Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Brierpatch Lake good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel.
What size limits apply at Brierpatch Lake?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Brierpatch 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 Brierpatch Lake?
Closest on our list: Georgia Wilderness Outfitters at 13 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Brierpatch Lake?
Possum Eddy at roughly 1 mile.
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