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Cedar Bay Pond, East Fishing
A 8-acre Georgia pond in Liberty County.
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Liberty County
Cedar Bay Pond, East: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Cedar Bay Pond, East at 8 acres of water in Liberty County. Measured in a straight line, Gumbranch lies about 5 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp.
8acres
1public ramps
4species listed
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The fishery at Cedar Bay Pond, East
For Cedar Bay Pond, East, 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.
Access
Boat ramps on Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Fort Stewart, Cedar Bay Pond East Boat Rampcarry-in launch, fee, Fort Steward Fish & Wildlife
Ramps within a few miles of Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Fort Stewart, Cedar Bay Pond Middle Boat RampCedar Bay Pond, Middle, under a mile northwest
- Fort Stewart, Cedar Bay Pond West Boat RampCedar Bay Pond, West, under a mile northwest
- Fort Stewart, Engineer's Pond Boat RampEngineer's Pond, 1 mile south
- Fort Stewart, Taylor's Creek Pond Boat RampTaylor's Creek Pond, 2 miles north
- Fort Stewart, Dogwood Lake Boat RampDogwood Lake, 4 miles north
- Fort Stewart, Holbrook Pond Boat RampHolbrook Pond, 5 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Cedar Bay Pond, East
| 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 Cedar Bay Pond, East, 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.
Compare
Nearby lakes beside Cedar Bay Pond, East
Cedar Bay Pond, Middle sits under a mile from Cedar Bay Pond, East; Taylor's Creek Pond is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bay Pond, East | 8 | 1 | pond | 4 | |
| Cedar Bay Pond, Middle | under a mile northwest | 3 | 1 | pond | 4 |
| Cedar Bay Pond, West | under a mile northwest | 6 | 1 | pond | 3 |
| Engineer's Pond | 1 mile south | 4 | 1 | pond | 3 |
| Taylor's Creek Pond | 2 miles north | 53 | 1 | pond | 4 |
| Dogwood Lake | 4 miles north | 33 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Short drives from Cedar Bay Pond, East
Georgia lakes in the same area as Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Cedar Bay Pond, Middleunder a mile northwest
- Cedar Bay Pond, Westunder a mile northwest
- Engineer's Pond1 mile south
- Taylor's Creek Pond2 miles north
- Dogwood Lake4 miles north
Moving water near Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Canoochee River7 miles
- North Newport River19 miles
- South Newport River20 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Dawson's General Storebait and tackle shop, Hinesville, 9 miles
- Maire's Taxidermybait and tackle shop, Glennville, 15 miles
- Armstrong Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Glennville, 17 miles
- Joyners Corner Incbait and tackle shop, Bloomingdale, 20 miles
- Joyner's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Bloomingdale, 20 miles
- Jaycee Landing Bait & Tackle Campgroundbait and tackle shop, Jesup, 20 miles
Places to stay close to Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Fort Stewart2 miles
- Gumbranch5 miles
- Hinesville5 miles
County pages that include Cedar Bay Pond, East
- Liberty Countyseat: Hinesville
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Pictures of the fish at Cedar Bay Pond, East
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Answers
Cedar Bay Pond, East: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Cedar Bay Pond, East in?
Georgia county lines put it in Liberty County, about 5 miles from Gumbranch.
What acreage does Georgia list for Cedar Bay Pond, East?
8 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Cedar Bay Pond, East from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Fort Stewart, Cedar Bay Pond East Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Cedar Bay Pond, East good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
What size limits apply at Cedar Bay Pond, East?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Cedar Bay Pond, East 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 Cedar Bay Pond, East?
Closest on our list: Dawson's General Store at 9 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Cedar Bay Pond, East?
Cedar Bay Pond, Middle at under a mile.
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