Lake Delano Fishing
A 18-acre Georgia lake in Harris County.
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Quick look at Lake Delano
The surface of Lake Delano measures 18 acres, found in Harris County. Pine Mountain is the nearest town on the map, near 1 mile out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish for this water. Shore access includes 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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Species shown for Lake Delano 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 Lake Delano
Boats need another put-in, because no ramp on Lake Delano is mapped by WRD.
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on Lake Delano
- Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Lake Delanorbank fishing area, Georgia DNR
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Lake Delano
| 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 Lake Delano; 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.
Lake Delano measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Mountain Creek Lake lies closest at 2 miles, and Bartlett's Ferry Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Delano | 18 | 0 | lake | 5 | |
| Mountain Creek Lake | 2 miles southwest | 175 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Franklin | 3 miles east | 23 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Meriwether | 15 miles northeast | 144 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Bartlett's Ferry Lake | 19 miles southwest | 5,850 | 2 | reservoir | 11 |
| Goat Rock Lake | 21 miles southwest | 940 | 1 | reservoir | 8 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Lake Delano
Backup lakes near Lake Delano
- Mountain Creek Lake2 miles southwest
- Lake Franklin3 miles east
- Lake Meriwether15 miles northeast
- Bartlett's Ferry Lake19 miles southwest
- Goat Rock Lake21 miles southwest
Shops on the way to Lake Delano
- Holland's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Fortson, 17 miles
- Lake Harding Marinamarina, Fortson, 18 miles
- West Ga Marine Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lagrange, 19 miles
- Geo Food Martbait and tackle shop, West Point, 20 miles
- Ribitz Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lagrange, 20 miles
- Family Kountry Kornerbait and tackle shop, Lagrange, 20 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Lake Delano
- Pine Mountain1 mile
- Hamilton6 miles
- Shiloh8 miles
The counties along Lake Delano
- Harris Countyseat: Hamilton
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Photos of fishing water by Lake Delano
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Photo: Grant Gould, CC BY 3.0
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Straight answers on Lake Delano
Which counties touch Lake Delano?
The lake sits within Harris County, about 1 mile from Pine Mountain.
Does Lake Delano rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 18 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Lake Delano?
There is no mapped ramp; check the list above.
Which species does WRD list for Lake Delano?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Lake Delano?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Lake Delano?
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 Lake Delano?
Try Holland's Corner, roughly 17 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Lake Delano?
Mountain Creek Lake, about 2 miles away.
Make Lake Delano your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.