Lake Seed Fishing
A 240-acre Georgia reservoir in Rabun County.
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Quick look at Lake Seed
The surface of Lake Seed measures 240 acres, found in Rabun County. It also answers to Seed Lake. Tiger is the nearest town on the map, near 7 miles out.
Water releases here are managed by Georgia Power Company. The state lists walleye, largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here. Shore access includes 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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WRD fisheries staff wrote this outlook for Lake Seed.
“Lake Seed is a 240 acre run-of-the-river lake near the City of Clayton in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. This small lake is located immediately downstream of Lake Burton and is operated for hydropower generation by Georgia Power Company. Walleye and bass are the featured species in Lake Seed but yellow perch, white catfish and trophy redear sunfish will also give anglers a tug on their fishing line.”
Best bets named for Lake Seed: Walleye, Bass and Catfish.
| Species | WRD prospect (quoted) |
|---|---|
| Walleye | Lake Seed is stocked with Walleye fingerlings annually, but the glory days of its Walleye fishery seem like a distant memory. However, there is a renewed hope for its future thanks to the survival of stocked fish being exceptionally high over the last few years. |
| Bass | Largemouth Bass can grow to very large sizes in Lake Seed, with the current lake record standing at 14 lb 4 oz. Most of the bass sampled from the population fall in the 10 – 20 in. range, weighing in at around 1 – 3 lb. |
Georgia WRD fishing forecast for Lake Seed, updated February 17, 2026. Read the full forecast.
What anglers catch at Lake Seed
Species shown for Lake Seed 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 Seed
- Lake Seed Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, Georgia Power
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on Lake Seed
- Lake Seedfishing pier, Georgia Power
More launches a short tow from Lake Seed
- Nacoochee ParkLake Rabun, 1 mile southeast
- Lake Rabun Beach Rec AreaLake Rabun, 2 miles southeast
- Murray Cove Boat RampLake Burton, 3 miles northwest
- Hall's MarinaLake Rabun, 5 miles east
- Moccasin Creek Boat RampLake Burton, 6 miles northwest
- Tallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah Falls Lake, 7 miles east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Lake Seed
| 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 Seed; 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 Seed measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Rabun lies closest at 5 miles, and Lake Burton covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Seed | 240 | 1 | reservoir | 9 | |
| Lake Rabun | 5 miles east | 834 | 3 | reservoir | 6 |
| Lake Burton | 5 miles northwest | 2,775 | 3 | reservoir | 11 |
| Tallulah Falls Lake | 7 miles east | 63 | 1 | lake | 8 |
| Lake Tugalo | 10 miles east | 600 | 1 | reservoir | 11 |
| Lake Yonah | 11 miles southeast | 330 | 2 | reservoir | 10 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Lake Seed
Backup lakes near Lake Seed
- Lake Rabun5 miles east
- Lake Burton5 miles northwest
- Tallulah Falls Lake7 miles east
- Lake Tugalo10 miles east
- Lake Yonah11 miles southeast
Rivers close to Lake Seed
- Crow Creek1 mile
- La Counts Creek2 miles
- Flat Creek, Rabun County2 miles
Shops on the way to Lake Seed
- Rabun Boat Housemarina, Lakemont, 3 miles
- Blackhawk Trophy Flyfishingbait and tackle shop, Clarkesville, 6 miles
- Squiggly Worm Bait & Tackbait and tackle shop, Hiawassee, 19 miles
- Bait Jacuzzibait and tackle shop, Eastanollee, 20 miles
- Squiggly Worm Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Young Harris, 22 miles
- Dutch Boat Storagebait and tackle shop, Martin, 25 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Lake Seed
- Tiger7 miles
- Tallulah Falls8 miles
- Clayton10 miles
The counties along Lake Seed
- Rabun Countyseat: Clayton
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Photos of fishing water by Lake Seed
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Straight answers on Lake Seed
Which counties touch Lake Seed?
The lake sits within Rabun County, about 7 miles from Tiger.
Does Lake Seed rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 240 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Lake Seed?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Lake Seed Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Lake Seed?
The state ties walleye, largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redbreast sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Lake Seed?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Lake Seed?
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 Seed?
Try Rabun Boat House, roughly 3 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Lake Seed?
Lake Rabun, about 5 miles away.
Is there a WRD forecast for Lake Seed?
Top targets per WRD: Walleye, Bass and Catfish.
Make Lake Seed your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.