Lake Chehaw Fishing
A 1,400-acre Georgia reservoir in Dougherty County.
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Lake Chehaw: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Lake Chehaw at 1,400 acres of water in Dougherty County. Search for Chehaw and Lake Worth too; it is the same water. Measured in a straight line, Albany lies about 3 miles from the lake.
Georgia Power Company is listed as the lake operator. Fish named for it include largemouth bass, shoal bass, hybrid bass and striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill and black crappie. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp. There are 1 pier or bank fishing site for fishing from land.
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Quoted below: the Georgia WRD forecast entry for Lake Chehaw.
“Lake Chehaw (formerly Lake Worth) is a 1,400-acre impoundment of the Flint River and Muckalee and Kinchafoonee creeks, located near Albany. Owned and operated by the Georgia Power Company, three boat ramps provide public access to the reservoir.”
For Lake Chehaw the forecast picks Largemouth Bass, Channel and Flathead Catfish, and Shoal Bass.
| Species | WRD prospect (quoted) |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | According to spring surveys conducted by DNR fisheries biologists, the average largemouth in Lake Chehaw (Lake Worth) is about 13 inches. Most tournament caught bass are 1-2 pounds, but there are the occasional large (5+ pound) bass caught. |
| Shoal Bass | The average shoal bass will weigh 1-2 pounds, though fish up to 6 pounds are occasionally caught. |
| Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass | In addition to Flathead Catfish, Stripers provide the best chance at a trophy catch. Anglers annually catch Striped Bass at 20-plus pounds in Lake Worth's tailrace areas. Most fishing success occurs during the spring and in Blackshear and Lake Chehaw tailraces. |
| Catfish | Channel catfishing probably provides the most consistent action on Lake Chehaw, with good numbers of fish weighing 1-2 pounds. Average Flatheads will weigh 3-8 pounds. |
| Bream | Bream fishing on Chehaw includes Bluegill and Redear Sunfish. Bluegill will be relatively small, averaging 5-7 inches, and the average Redear will be 6-8 inches. |
| Black Crappie | While Chehaw doesn't boast a large crappie population, anglers can catch modest numbers of Black Crappie, especially during spring spawning. |
| Other Species | Additional species that can be found in the tailrace below the dam are hybrid striped bass, striped bass, largemouth, spotted, shoal and white bass. |
Georgia WRD fishing forecast for Lake Chehaw, updated March 10, 2026. Read the full forecast.
The fishery at Lake Chehaw
For Lake Chehaw, 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 Lake Chehaw
- Cox Landing Park3 lanes, dock, fee, Georgia Power
Casting from land around Lake Chehaw
- Cox Landing Parkfishing pier, Georgia Power
Ramps within a few miles of Lake Chehaw
- Sutton's Landing ParkKinchafoonee Creek, 2 miles northwest
- Turner Landing ParkLake Chehaw, 3 miles east
- Marine Corps Ditch Boat RampFlint River, 5 miles south
- State Highway 32 Boat RampFlint River, 11 miles northeast
- Punks LandingFlint River, 12 miles south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Lake Chehaw
| 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 Lake Chehaw, 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 Lake Chehaw
Lake Blackshear sits 26 miles from Lake Chehaw; Lake Blackshear is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chehaw | 1,400 | 1 | reservoir | 13 | |
| Lake Blackshear | 26 miles northeast | 8,500 | 5 | reservoir | 12 |
| Doerun Lake | 27 miles southeast | 4 | 1 | lake | 3 |
| Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake | 41 miles southeast | 30 | 0 | lake | 7 |
| Lake Yohola | 47 miles west | 50 | 1 | lake | 8 |
| Reed Bingham Park Lake | 47 miles southeast | 375 | 2 | lake | 13 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Lake Chehaw
Georgia lakes in the same area as Lake Chehaw
- Lake Blackshear26 miles northeast
- Doerun Lake27 miles southeast
- Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake41 miles southeast
- Lake Yohola47 miles west
- Reed Bingham Park Lake47 miles southeast
Moving water near Lake Chehaw
- Kinchafoonee Creek5 miles
- Kiokee Creek11 miles
- Chickasawhatchee Creek23 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Lake Chehaw
- Fred's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Albany, under a mile
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2601 Dawson Road F01sporting goods store, Albany, 4 miles
- Gander Mountain, 832 N Westover Blvdbait and tackle shop, Albany, 4 miles
- Senkys Baitbait and tackle shop, Sylvester, 13 miles
- Senky'sbait and tackle shop, Warwick, 20 miles
Places to stay close to Lake Chehaw
- Albany3 miles
- Leesburg8 miles
- Putney10 miles
County pages that include Lake Chehaw
- Dougherty Countyseat: Albany
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Pictures of the fish at Lake Chehaw
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Lake Chehaw: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Lake Chehaw in?
Georgia county lines put it in Dougherty County, about 3 miles from Albany.
What acreage does Georgia list for Lake Chehaw?
1,400 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Lake Chehaw from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Cox Landing Park has the most lanes.
Is Lake Chehaw good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, shoal bass, hybrid bass and striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie and white bass.
What size limits apply at Lake Chehaw?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Lake Chehaw 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 Lake Chehaw?
Closest on our list: Fred's Bait & Tackle at under a mile.
What is the nearest lake page to Lake Chehaw?
Lake Blackshear at roughly 26 miles.
What do biologists recommend on Lake Chehaw?
The WRD forecast lists Largemouth Bass, Channel and Flathead Catfish, and Shoal Bass.
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