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Fort Yargo Lake Fishing
A 227-acre Georgia lake in Barrow County.
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Barrow County
Fort Yargo Lake by the figures
Inside Barrow County, Fort Yargo Lake holds about 227 acres of fishable water. You may see it listed as Fort Yargo Lake (Marbury Creek Lake) and Marbury Creek Lake as well. The closest Census town is Winder, roughly 2 miles from the water. It is a Gateway to Fishing lake, at Fort Yargo State Park.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. The shoreline has 2 public boat ramps.
227acres
2public ramps
6species listed
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Fish of Fort Yargo Lake
The Fort Yargo 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.
Access
Public launches at Fort Yargo Lake
- Fort Yargo State Park East1 lane, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
- Fort Yargo State Park West1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
Launch sites close to Fort Yargo Lake
- Tribble Mill Park, Ozora LakeOzora Lake, 11 miles west
- Tribble Mill Park, Chandler LakeChandler Lake, 12 miles west
- Bear Creek Reservoir Boat RampBear Creek Reservoir, 12 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Regulations covering Fort Yargo 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, Fort Yargo 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.
Compare
Close-by lakes lined up with Fort Yargo Lake
Drive 3 miles to reach Winder Reservoir, the nearest; Bear Creek Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Yargo Lake | 227 | 2 | lake | 6 | |
| Winder Reservoir | 3 miles north | 5 | 0 | lake | 3 |
| Ozora Lake | 11 miles west | 97 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Bear Creek Lake | 12 miles east | 505 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Chandler Lake | 12 miles west | 40 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Hogan Lake | 14 miles west | 10 | 0 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Spots by Fort Yargo Lake
Lakes that pair well with Fort Yargo Lake
- Winder Reservoir3 miles north
- Ozora Lake11 miles west
- Bear Creek Lake12 miles east
- Chandler Lake12 miles west
- Hogan Lake14 miles west
Rivers to pair with Fort Yargo Lake
- Mulberry River7 miles
- Middle Oconee River9 miles
- Apalachee River10 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Fort Yargo Lake
- Happy Hooker Inc. Baitbait and tackle shop, Winder, 1 mile
- Marina Innovatorsmarina, Winder, 1 mile
- Sinclair Marina Classic City Marinas, 1229 Richmond Rdgmarina, Loganville, 9 miles
- Gooch's Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Hoschton, 9 miles
- Penetration Hooksbait and tackle shop, Hoschton, 9 miles
- Classic City Marinas, 1150 Julian Drmarina, Watkinsville, 13 miles
Nearby towns for a Fort Yargo Lake trip
- Winder2 miles
- Russell2 miles
- Bethlehem2 miles
Fort Yargo Lake, county by county
- Barrow Countyseat: Winder
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Which fish
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Answers
Things to know before you fish Fort Yargo Lake
What part of Georgia holds Fort Yargo Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Barrow County, about 2 miles from Winder.
How big is Fort Yargo Lake?
Close to 227 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Fort Yargo Lake?
WRD maps 2 public ramps; Fort Yargo State Park East is a good start.
Which species turn up in Fort Yargo Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Fort Yargo 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 Fort Yargo 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 Fort Yargo Lake?
Drive 1 mile to Happy Hooker Inc. Bait.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Fort Yargo Lake?
Try Winder Reservoir, around 3 miles away.
A weekend at Fort Yargo Lake starts here
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