Lake Tobesofkee Fishing
A 1,750-acre Georgia reservoir in Bibb County.
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Lake Tobesofkee in brief
Plan on 1,750 acres of reservoir water when you visit Lake Tobesofkee in Bibb County. Head to Macon-Bibb County, around 8 miles away, for supplies.
The dam and lake are operated by Bibb County. Expect largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie and chain pickerel, going by WRD records. Boaters can use 3 public boat ramps. Bank anglers get 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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Here is what the state forecast says about Lake Tobesofkee, quoted as written.
“Tobesofkee is a 1,750-acre lake owned and operated by Bibb County near Macon, Ga. Property owners have developed the shoreline on the lower end but the upper end is still relatively undeveloped above the Lower Thomaston Rd. Bridge. The Bibb County Recreation Department maintains a large area for bank fishing access on the upper end of the lake called the fingers.”
On Lake Tobesofkee, the forecast favors Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, and Hybrid Bass.
| Species | WRD prospect (quoted) |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | The largemouth bass population should continue to thrive as last fall's abundance remains above the past 12-year average. Expect to catch similar numbers of larger fish this year with up to half of the catch in the 12 to 20-inch size range with fair numbers of fish in the memorable-size range… |
| Hybrid Bass | DNR discontinued stocking stripers in 2013 and will stock exclusively hybrids for the foreseeable future. The hybrids from the 2022 and 2023 year-classes were present during our fall sample in 2024, with several in the size range of 15-20 inches. |
| Catfish | Abundance and quality of channel catfish will be similar as in recent years. Most fish will be in the 1/2 to 1 1/2 pound range with good numbers of quality fish in the 3 to 8-pound range. |
| Bream | Bluegills and redbreast sunfish are available and average 4-7 inches. Redear sunfish will run a little larger with average lengths of 6-10 inches. |
| Crappie | Crappie are a popular pursuit for Tobesofkee anglers. Catch rates should be higher than last year with the catch dominated by a large number of quality-sized fish (8-10") and preferred-sized fish (10-12"), which consisted of most of the fish sampled this past fall. |
| Pickerel | It is not uncommon to catch a few chain pickerel in Tobesofkee while fishing for bass as they have increased in abundance in recent years. |
Georgia WRD fishing forecast for Lake Tobesofkee, updated March 10, 2026. Read the full forecast.
Fish WRD names for Lake Tobesofkee
This list for Lake Tobesofkee merges the WRD access point flags, forecast species and any state records set here.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Ramps around Lake Tobesofkee
- Claystone Park8 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, Bibb County
- Arrowhead Park3 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, Bibb County
- Tobesofkee Rec Area (Duck Pond) Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, fee, Bibb County
Land-based fishing at Lake Tobesofkee
- Arrowhead Parkfishing pier, Bibb County
Other boat ramps near Lake Tobesofkee
- Amerson Water Works Park on Ocmulgee River near Macon-Bibb County 1Ocmulgee River, 10 miles east
- Amerson Water Works Park on Ocmulgee River near Macon-Bibb County 2Ocmulgee River, 10 miles east
- Javors Lucas Lake Boat RampJavors Lucas Lake, 11 miles northeast
- Riverview Park (Spring St Bridge)Ocmulgee River, 11 miles east
- Popes Ferry Boat RampOcmulgee River, 12 miles northeast
- Dames Ferry ParkLake Juliette, 15 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Creel and size limits at Lake Tobesofkee
Listed exceptions for Lake Tobesofkee from the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations come first.
| Water as printed | Rule |
|---|---|
| Lake Tobesofkee | Sport trotlines, jugs and set hooks are not permitted. |
| 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 |
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.
A side-by-side of Lake Tobesofkee and its neighbors
The closest lake with its own page is Javors Lucas Lake, 11 miles away; the biggest nearby is Lake Juliette.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tobesofkee | 1,750 | 3 | reservoir | 9 | |
| Javors Lucas Lake | 11 miles northeast | 589 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Lake Juliette | 14 miles north | 3,600 | 2 | reservoir | 9 |
| Houston Lake | 24 miles south | 180 | 1 | lake | 14 |
| Barnesville Reservoir | 26 miles northwest | 160 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Miller Creek Lake | 27 miles northeast | 12 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Around Lake Tobesofkee on the map
Other lakes a short haul from Lake Tobesofkee
- Javors Lucas Lake11 miles northeast
- Lake Juliette14 miles north
- Houston Lake24 miles south
- Barnesville Reservoir26 miles northwest
- Miller Creek Lake27 miles northeast
River pages near Lake Tobesofkee
- Ocmulgee River14 miles
Where to grab bait close to Lake Tobesofkee
- Central Georgia Marina, Incmarina, Macon, 3 miles
- Tobesofkee Lake Storebait and tackle shop, Macon, 4 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Maconsporting goods store, Macon, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 195 Tom Hill Sr Boulevardsporting goods store, Macon, 9 miles
- Grey's Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Macon, 14 miles
- Performance Marinemarina, Byron, 17 miles
Towns to bunk in for a Lake Tobesofkee weekend
- Bolingbroke7 miles
- Macon8 miles
- Smarr11 miles
County guides covering Lake Tobesofkee
- Bibb Countyseat: Macon
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Telling apart the fish of Lake Tobesofkee
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What gets asked most about Lake Tobesofkee
How do I locate Lake Tobesofkee on a Georgia map?
Point the truck toward Bibb County, about 8 miles from Macon-Bibb County.
How many surface acres does Lake Tobesofkee spread over?
It measures about 1,750 acres.
How many public launch ramps reach Lake Tobesofkee?
3 public ramps, with Claystone Park at the top of the list.
What might a Georgia angler hook at Lake Tobesofkee?
Listed fish: largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie, chain pickerel and redbreast sunfish.
What are the creel limits on Lake Tobesofkee?
Lake Tobesofkee: Sport trotlines, jugs and set hooks are not permitted.
What do visitors pay to fish Lake Tobesofkee?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Who sells tackle near Lake Tobesofkee?
Central Georgia Marina, Inc, about 3 miles away.
Where else could I wet a line close to Lake Tobesofkee?
Closest page: Javors Lucas Lake, 11 miles.
Which fish does the forecast favor on Lake Tobesofkee?
Biologists point to Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, and Hybrid Bass.
Set a date for Lake Tobesofkee
All Georgia fees and limits sit on the license page.