Lake Seminole Fishing
A 37,500-acre Georgia reservoir in Decatur County and Seminole County.
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Lake Seminole: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Lake Seminole at 37,500 acres of water in Decatur County and Seminole County. Measured in a straight line, Brinson lies about 12 miles from the lake.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is listed as the lake operator. Fish named for it include largemouth bass, hybrid and striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie and striped bass. Launching works from 17 public boat ramps. There are 1 pier or bank fishing site for fishing from land.
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Quoted below: the Georgia WRD forecast entry for Lake Seminole.
“This 37,500-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir forms at the junction of the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers in the southwestern corner of Georgia.”
For Lake Seminole the forecast picks Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie, Channel and Blue Catfish.
| Species | WRD prospect (quoted) |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Expect average catches to weigh around 2 to 3 pounds with good numbers of 5-6 pounders available. Lake Seminole has improved over the last 10 years in its largemouth fishery, with both more and larger fish weighed in during its many tournaments. |
| Hybrid and Striped Bass | Hybrid striped bass are being stocked annually into Lake Seminole. Additionally, some fish escape every year from Walter F. George and Blackshear and find their way downstream to the reservoir. Striper abundance is fairly low, but there are some large fish available. |
| Catfish | Channel catfishing is good on Lake Seminole, with average cats weighing 2-3 pounds, but be sure to hold out for the occasional 10-pounder or greater. There are a good and expanding number of blue catfish throughout the reservoir. |
| Bream | Lake Seminole is known for, at times, spectacular redear sunfish fishing. The average redear sunfish is less than 8 inches, but fish greater than 1 pound are not uncommon. Fishing for bedding fish will produce average fish of about 1/2 pound. |
| Crappie | Though not generally recognized for its crappie fishing, Seminole has in recent years produced good catches, especially for larger-size crappie in the spring and fall. Spring electrofishing caught good numbers of 1 to 2-pound fish. |
Georgia WRD fishing forecast for Lake Seminole, updated February 16, 2026. Read the full forecast.
The fishery at Lake Seminole
For Lake Seminole, 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 Seminole
- Earle May Boat Ramp4 lanes, dock, restroom, the city
- Seminole State Park, Lake Seminole3 lanes, dock, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
- Chattahoochee Park2 lanes, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Hales Landing2 lanes, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Ralph King (SR253) Boat Ramp2 lanes, dock, restroom, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
- Reynoldsville Park2 lanes, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Spring Creek Park2 lanes, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Wingate Lodge, Marina2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, a private operator
- Cumming's Landing1 lane, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- East Bank Campground1 lane, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Faceville Landing1 lane, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Lake Seminole WMA Little Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp1 lane
- Lake Seminole WMA Ten Mile Still Boat Ramp1 lane
- Ray's Lake Landing1 lane, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River Junction Landing1 lane, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Sealy's Point Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, fee, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Silver Lake WMA Star Pond Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, Georgia DNR
Casting from land around Lake Seminole
- Seminole State Park, Lake Seminolefishing pier, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
Ramps within a few miles of Lake Seminole
- Silver Lake WMA Cutoff Pond Boat RampCutoff Pond, 1 mile northeast
- Silver Lake WMA Seminole Boat RampSilver Lake, 2 miles east
- Silver Lake WMA House Pond Boat RampHouse Pond, 2 miles northeast
- Silver Lake WMA South Boat RampSilver Lake, 2 miles northeast
- Silver Lake WMA Frog Pond Boat RampFrog Pond, 2 miles east
- Silver Lake WMA North Boat RampSilver Lake North, 2 miles northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Pool readings for Lake Seminole
US Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (CWMS) reading for Jim Woodruff (NGVD29), recorded October 22, 2026; retrieved October 22, 2026. Values are provisional.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Lake Seminole
Water-specific rows for Lake Seminole come from the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations.
| Water as printed | Rule |
|---|---|
| Lake Seminole | All fishing, including spear fishing, for any species in the marked areas around five fish refuges in Lake Seminole is prohibited from May 1 – October 31 each year. Georgia-Alabama and Georgia-Florida agreement waters (Florida portion bounded as described in the guide). |
| 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 |
Reciprocal agreements let a Georgia license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) cover the shared border water as the guide lists it.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Organized contests held on Lake Seminole
The Lake Seminole tournament page lists upcoming dates and winning weights.
Nearby lakes beside Lake Seminole
Cutoff Pond sits 1 mile from Lake Seminole; Silver Lake is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Seminole | 37,500 | 17 | reservoir | 14 | |
| Cutoff Pond | 1 mile northeast | 23 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Panic Pond | 2 miles northeast | 20 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| House Pond | 2 miles northeast | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Silver Lake | 2 miles east | 317 | 3 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Frog Pond | 2 miles east | 14 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Lake Seminole
Georgia lakes in the same area as Lake Seminole
- Cutoff Pond1 mile northeast
- Panic Pond2 miles northeast
- House Pond2 miles northeast
- Silver Lake2 miles east
- Frog Pond2 miles east
Moving water near Lake Seminole
- Spring Creek, Decatur Countyunder a mile
- Chattahoochee River14 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Lake Seminole
- Lake Seminole Outddorsbait and tackle shop, Donalsonville, 4 miles
- Big Boys Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 10 miles
- Barfield Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Donalsonville, 13 miles
- Westside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 13 miles
- Sammy'sbait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 13 miles
- American Bandit Incbait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 14 miles
Places to stay close to Lake Seminole
- Faceville10 miles
- Brinson12 miles
- Bainbridge14 miles
County pages that include Lake Seminole
- Decatur Countyseat: Bainbridge
- Seminole Countyseat: Donalsonville
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Pictures of the fish at Lake Seminole
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Lake Seminole: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Lake Seminole in?
Georgia county lines put it in Decatur County and Seminole County, about 12 miles from Brinson.
What acreage does Georgia list for Lake Seminole?
37,500 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Lake Seminole from a public ramp?
17 public ramps; Earle May Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Lake Seminole good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, hybrid and striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie, striped bass and hybrid striped bass.
What size limits apply at Lake Seminole?
Lake Seminole: All fishing, including spear fishing, for any species in the marked areas around five fish refuges in Lake Seminole is prohibited from May 1 – October 31 each year. Georgia-Alabama and Georgia-Florida agreement waters (Florida portion bounded as described in the gu
What would a Georgia license for Lake Seminole run me?
Reciprocal agreements let a Georgia license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) cover the shared border water as the guide lists it.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Lake Seminole?
Closest on our list: Lake Seminole Outddors at 4 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Lake Seminole?
Cutoff Pond at roughly 1 mile.
What do biologists recommend on Lake Seminole?
The WRD forecast lists Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie, Channel and Blue Catfish.
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