Miller Lake Fishing
A 19-acre Georgia lake in Screven County.
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First things to know about Miller Lake
Miller Lake is a Georgia lake of 19 acres located in Screven County. For fuel and food, Sylvania sits about 13 miles off.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. There are 1 public boat ramp on it.
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Every fish here is named for Miller Lake 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 Miller Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA-Miller Lake Boat Ramp1 lane, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More public ramps around Miller Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA, Gilt Lake Boat RampGilt Lake, 2 miles north
- Tuckahoe WMA, Conyers Lake Boat RampConyers Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Dicks Lookout Boat RampSavannah River, 3 miles northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Barnes Lake Boat RampBarnes Lake, 5 miles northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Collard Patch Lake Boat RampCollard Patch Lake, 5 miles northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Johnson Lake Boat RampJohnson Lake, 5 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for Miller Lake
| 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 Miller Lake, 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 Miller Lake side by side
Of the lakes around Miller Lake, Gilt Lake is nearest (2 miles) and Johnson Lake is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Lake | 19 | 1 | lake | 7 | |
| Gilt Lake | 2 miles north | 1 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Conyers Lake | 3 miles northwest | 10 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Barnes Lake | 4 miles north | 11 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Collard Patch Lake | 5 miles northwest | 7 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Johnson Lake | 5 miles north | 12 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Miller Lake
Neighboring lakes to Miller Lake
- Gilt Lake2 miles north
- Conyers Lake3 miles northwest
- Barnes Lake4 miles north
- Collard Patch Lake5 miles northwest
- Johnson Lake5 miles north
Creeks and rivers around Miller Lake
- Brier Creek3 miles
- Savannah River16 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Miller Lake
- Georgia Wilderness Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Sylvania, 13 miles
Georgia towns handy to Miller Lake
- Sylvania13 miles
- Hiltonia15 miles
- Newington15 miles
Which counties share Miller Lake
- Screven Countyseat: Sylvania
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Scenes from the water around Miller Lake
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Miller Lake in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Miller Lake?
Head for Screven County, about 13 miles from Sylvania.
What size is Miller Lake on the state map?
Georgia data give 19 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Miller Lake?
Try Tuckahoe WMA-Miller Lake Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Miller Lake?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Miller Lake?
It follows the statewide rows, including 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Is a trout license needed at Miller Lake?
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 Miller Lake?
Georgia Wilderness Outfitters is the nearest at 13 miles.
Is there another lake near Miller Lake?
Gilt Lake sits 2 miles from it.
Circle a Saturday for Miller Lake
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.