Lake Kedron Fishing
A 235-acre Georgia lake in Fayette County.
Pick for largemouth bassPiscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel25% OFFSale $97.99 Photo of Flint River: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Kedron: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Lake Kedron at 235 acres of water in Fayette County. Measured in a straight line, Peachtree City lies about 2 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp. There are 1 pier or bank fishing site for fishing from land.
For the largemouth bass herePiscifun AlinoX 300 low profile baitcaster34% OFFSale $104.99 The fishery at Lake Kedron
For Lake Kedron, 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 Kedron
- Lake Kedron Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, Fayette County
Casting from land around Lake Kedron
- Lake Kedronfishing pier, Fayette County
Ramps within a few miles of Lake Kedron
- J. W. Smith Reservoir Boat RampJ. W. Smith Reservoir, 11 miles east
- Lake Horton ParkLake Horton Reservoir, 11 miles southeast
- Heads Creek Reservoir Boat RampHeads Creek Reservoir, 15 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Pool readings for Lake Kedron
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Kedron Near Peachtree City, Ga | 834.17 ft lake elevation | Oct 23 7:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Lake Kedron
| 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 Kedron, 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 Kedron
Lake Peachtree sits 2 miles from Lake Kedron; Lake Horton Reservoir is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kedron | 235 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Lake Peachtree | 2 miles south | 222 | 0 | lake | 0 |
| Lake McIntosh | 4 miles south | 254 | 0 | swamp | 0 |
| J. W. Smith Reservoir | 11 miles east | 250 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Lake Horton Reservoir | 11 miles southeast | 780 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Heads Creek Reservoir | 15 miles southeast | 375 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Lake Kedron
Georgia lakes in the same area as Lake Kedron
- Lake Peachtree2 miles south
- Lake McIntosh4 miles south
- J. W. Smith Reservoir11 miles east
- Lake Horton Reservoir11 miles southeast
- Heads Creek Reservoir15 miles southeast
Moving water near Lake Kedron
- Dog River18 miles
- White Oak Creek21 miles
- New River, Coweta County24 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Lake Kedron
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 128-A Pavilion Pkwysporting goods store, Fayetteville, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1096 Bullsboro Drivesporting goods store, Newnan, 10 miles
- Jds Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fairburn, 10 miles
- Gander Mountain, 361 Newnan Crossing Bypbait and tackle shop, Newnan, 11 miles
- Lucky's katfish Pondbait and tackle shop, jonesboro, 13 miles
- Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jonesboro, 14 miles
Places to stay close to Lake Kedron
- Peachtree City2 miles
- Tyrone4 miles
- Fayetteville6 miles
County pages that include Lake Kedron
- Fayette Countyseat: Fayetteville
Piscifun tackle chosen with Lake Kedron in mind
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Pictures of the fish at Lake Kedron

Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain

Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Lake Kedron: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Lake Kedron in?
Georgia county lines put it in Fayette County, about 2 miles from Peachtree City.
What acreage does Georgia list for Lake Kedron?
235 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Lake Kedron from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Lake Kedron Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Lake Kedron good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.
What size limits apply at Lake Kedron?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Lake Kedron 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 Kedron?
Closest on our list: Academy Sports + Outdoors, 128-A Pavilion Pkwy at 8 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Lake Kedron?
Lake Peachtree at roughly 2 miles.
What elevation is Lake Kedron holding now?
Readings are in the water level band above.
Hook up the trailer and head for Lake Kedron
License prices and every statewide limit are one click away.

