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Lake Meriwether Fishing
A 144-acre Georgia lake in Meriwether County.
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Meriwether County
Quick look at Lake Meriwether
The surface of Lake Meriwether measures 144 acres, found in Meriwether County. It also answers to Cane Creek Structure Number Two Lake. Woodbury is the nearest town on the map, near 2 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
144acres
1public ramps
4species listed
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What anglers catch at Lake Meriwether
Species shown for Lake Meriwether 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.
Access
Launch sites at Lake Meriwether
- Lake Meriwether Boat Ramp1 lane, restroom, fee, Meriwether County
More launches a short tow from Lake Meriwether
- Meriwether LandingFlint River, 5 miles east
- Sprewell Bluff East WMA Boat RampFlint River, 11 miles southeast
- Joe Kurz WMA Boat RampWhite Oak Creek, 12 miles northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at Lake Meriwether
| 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 Meriwether; 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.
Compare
Lake Meriwether measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Franklin lies closest at 13 miles, and Big Lazer Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Meriwether | 144 | 1 | lake | 4 | |
| Lake Franklin | 13 miles southwest | 23 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Delano | 15 miles southwest | 18 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Mountain Creek Lake | 17 miles southwest | 175 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Thomaston City Lake | 17 miles east | 3 | 0 | lake | 1 |
| Big Lazer Lake | 18 miles southeast | 193 | 1 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near Lake Meriwether
Backup lakes near Lake Meriwether
- Lake Franklin13 miles southwest
- Lake Delano15 miles southwest
- Mountain Creek Lake17 miles southwest
- Thomaston City Lake17 miles east
- Big Lazer Lake18 miles southeast
Rivers close to Lake Meriwether
- White Oak Creek12 miles
Shops on the way to Lake Meriwether
- South Woods Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Thomaston, 18 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Lake Meriwether
- Woodbury2 miles
- Warm Springs7 miles
- Molena7 miles
The counties along Lake Meriwether
- Meriwether Countyseat: Greenville
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Lake Meriwether
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Mccunicano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Grant Gould, CC BY 3.0
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Answers
Straight answers on Lake Meriwether
Which counties touch Lake Meriwether?
The lake sits within Meriwether County, about 2 miles from Woodbury.
Does Lake Meriwether rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 144 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Lake Meriwether?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Lake Meriwether Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Lake Meriwether?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Lake Meriwether?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Lake Meriwether?
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 Meriwether?
Try South Woods Outdoors, roughly 18 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Lake Meriwether?
Lake Franklin, about 13 miles away.
Make Lake Meriwether your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.