County Lake Fishing
A 20-acre Georgia lake in Ben Hill County.
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First things to know about County Lake
County Lake is a Georgia lake of 20 acres located in Ben Hill County. For fuel and food, Fitzgerald sits about 2 miles off.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. There are 1 public boat ramp on it.
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Every fish here is named for County Lake by a WRD source.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Ramps that put trailers into County Lake
- Lakeview Park1 lane, restroom, City of Fitzgerald
More public ramps around County Lake
- Dodge Lake LandingOcmulgee River, 14 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for County 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 |
Nothing in the exceptions list mentions County Lake, so use the statewide limits.
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.
Lakes near County Lake side by side
Of the lakes around County Lake, Lake Paradise is nearest (20 miles) and Lake Paradise is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Lake | 20 | 1 | lake | 7 | |
| Lake Paradise | 20 miles south | 48 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 9 |
| Upper Canal | 20 miles south | 16 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Woodie | 20 miles south | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Duck Pond | 20 miles south | 19 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bonnie | 20 miles south | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of County Lake
Neighboring lakes to County Lake
- Lake Paradise20 miles south
- Upper Canal20 miles south
- Lake Woodie20 miles south
- Duck Pond20 miles south
- Lake Bonnie20 miles south
Creeks and rivers around County Lake
- New River, Tift County21 miles
- Willacoochee River23 miles
Bait and tackle stops near County Lake
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 3 miles
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 20 miles
- Bait & Barrellbait and tackle shop, Abbeville, 21 miles
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 22 miles
- Hall J Tmarina, Abbeville, 24 miles
Georgia towns handy to County Lake
- Fitzgerald2 miles
- Ocilla6 miles
- Rebecca16 miles
Which counties share County Lake
- Ben Hill Countyseat: Fitzgerald
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Scenes from the water around County Lake
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
County Lake in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for County Lake?
Head for Ben Hill County, about 2 miles from Fitzgerald.
What size is County Lake on the state map?
Georgia data give 20 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on County Lake?
Try Lakeview Park, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to County Lake?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on County Lake?
It follows the statewide rows, including 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Is a trout license needed at County 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.
Is there a bait store close to County Lake?
Hunter's Bait & Tackle is the nearest at 3 miles.
Is there another lake near County Lake?
Lake Paradise sits 20 miles from it.
Circle a Saturday for County Lake
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.