Lake Mayer Fishing
A 47-acre Georgia lake in Chatham County.
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First things to know about Lake Mayer
Lake Mayer is a Georgia lake of 47 acres located in Chatham County. For fuel and food, Vernonburg sits about 3 miles off.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill. There are 1 public boat ramp on it. Land-based anglers can use 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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Every fish here is named for Lake Mayer 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 Lake Mayer
- Lake Mayer Boat Rampboat ramp, restroom, Chatham County
Walk-up fishing spots at Lake Mayer
- Lake Mayerfishing pier, Chatham County
More public ramps around Lake Mayer
- Isle of Hope MarinaSkidaway River, 2 miles southeast
- Skidaway Narrows Community ParkSkidaway River (ICW), 3 miles south
- Bahia Bleu MarinaWilmington River, 3 miles northeast
- Savannah Bend MarinaWilmington River, 4 miles northeast
- Thunderbolt Boat RampWilmington River, 4 miles northeast
- Landings Harbor MarinaWilmington River, 5 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for Lake Mayer
| 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 Lake Mayer, 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 Lake Mayer side by side
Of the lakes around Lake Mayer, Louis Scott Stell Lake is nearest (12 miles) and Louis Scott Stell Lake is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mayer | 47 | 1 | lake | 4 | |
| Louis Scott Stell Lake | 12 miles west | 17 | 1 | lake | 3 |
| J F Gregory Lake | 13 miles west | 2 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Hatchery Pond | 14 miles west | 2 | 0 | pond | 1 |
| Richmond Hill Pond, East | 14 miles west | 8 | 1 | pond | 4 |
| Richmond Hill Pond, Middle | 15 miles west | 4 | 1 | pond | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Lake Mayer
Neighboring lakes to Lake Mayer
- Louis Scott Stell Lake12 miles west
- J F Gregory Lake13 miles west
- Hatchery Pond14 miles west
- Richmond Hill Pond, East14 miles west
- Richmond Hill Pond, Middle15 miles west
Creeks and rivers around Lake Mayer
- Little Back River11 miles
- Middle River14 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Chatham County16 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Lake Mayer
- Sandfly Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Savannah, under a mile
- Coffee Bluff Marina, 2244 Norwood Avemarina, Savannah, 1 mile
- H+K Engineering Groupmarina, Savannah, 1 mile
- Isle Of Hope Marinamarina, Savannah, 2 miles
- Bandy's Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Savannah, 3 miles
- Bandy's Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Savannah, 3 miles
Georgia towns handy to Lake Mayer
- Isle of Hope2 miles
- Vernonburg3 miles
- Montgomery3 miles
Which counties share Lake Mayer
- Chatham Countyseat: Savannah
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Scenes from the water around Lake Mayer
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Mayer in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Lake Mayer?
Head for Chatham County, about 3 miles from Vernonburg.
What size is Lake Mayer on the state map?
Georgia data give 47 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Lake Mayer?
Try Lake Mayer Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Lake Mayer?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Lake Mayer?
It follows the statewide rows, including 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Is a trout license needed at Lake Mayer?
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 Lake Mayer?
Sandfly Bait and Tackle is the nearest at under a mile.
Is there another lake near Lake Mayer?
Louis Scott Stell Lake sits 12 miles from it.
Circle a Saturday for Lake Mayer
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.