Collard Patch Lake Fishing
A 7-acre Georgia lake in Screven County.
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Quick look at Collard Patch Lake
The surface of Collard Patch Lake measures 7 acres, found in Screven County. Hiltonia is the nearest town on the map, near 11 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
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Species shown for Collard Patch Lake come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Launch sites at Collard Patch Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA, Collard Patch Lake Boat Rampcarry-in launch, Georgia DNR
More launches a short tow from Collard Patch Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA, Barnes Lake Boat RampBarnes Lake, under a mile east
- Tuckahoe WMA, Johnson Lake Boat RampJohnson Lake, under a mile northeast
- Tuckahoe WMA- Possum Eddy Boat RampSavannah River, 1 mile north
- Tuckahoe WMA, Dicks Lookout Boat RampSavannah River, 1 mile southeast
- Tuckahoe WMA, Briarpatch Lake Boat RampBriarpatch Lake, 2 miles north
- Tuckahoe WMA, Conyers Lake Boat RampConyers Lake, 2 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Collard Patch 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 |
The guide lists no special rule for Collard Patch Lake; the statewide freshwater table applies.
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.
Collard Patch Lake measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Barnes Lake lies closest at under a mile, and Johnson Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collard Patch Lake | 7 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Barnes Lake | under a mile east | 11 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Johnson Lake | under a mile northeast | 12 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Conyers Lake | 2 miles southeast | 10 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Brierpatch Lake | 2 miles north | 4 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Gilt Lake | 3 miles southeast | 1 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Collard Patch Lake
Backup lakes near Collard Patch Lake
- Barnes Lakeunder a mile east
- Johnson Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Conyers Lake2 miles southeast
- Brierpatch Lake2 miles north
- Gilt Lake3 miles southeast
Rivers close to Collard Patch Lake
- Brier Creek4 miles
- Savannah River20 miles
Shops on the way to Collard Patch Lake
- Georgia Wilderness Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Sylvania, 12 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Collard Patch Lake
- Hiltonia11 miles
- Sylvania13 miles
- Girard19 miles
The counties along Collard Patch Lake
- Screven Countyseat: Sylvania
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Photos of fishing water by Collard Patch Lake
Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Straight answers on Collard Patch Lake
Which counties touch Collard Patch Lake?
The lake sits within Screven County, about 11 miles from Hiltonia.
Does Collard Patch Lake rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 7 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Collard Patch Lake?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Tuckahoe WMA, Collard Patch Lake Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Collard Patch Lake?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Collard Patch Lake?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Collard Patch 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.
Which shop on the list is closest to Collard Patch Lake?
Try Georgia Wilderness Outfitters, roughly 12 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Collard Patch Lake?
Barnes Lake, under a mile away.
Make Collard Patch Lake your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.