Possum Eddy Fishing
A 13-acre Georgia lake in Screven County.
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Quick look at Possum Eddy
The surface of Possum Eddy measures 13 acres, found in Screven County. Hiltonia is the nearest town on the map, near 10 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
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Species shown for Possum Eddy 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 Possum Eddy
- Tuckahoe WMA, Red Lake Boat Rampcarry-in launch, Georgia DNR
More launches a short tow from Possum Eddy
- Tuckahoe WMA, Spring Lake Boat RampSpring Lake, under a mile west
- Tuckahoe WMA, Briarpatch Lake Boat RampBriarpatch Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Tuckahoe WMA- Possum Eddy Boat RampSavannah River, 2 miles south
- Burton's Ferry (US301) Boat RampSavannah River, 2 miles north
- Tuckahoe WMA, Johnson Lake Boat RampJohnson Lake, 3 miles southeast
- Tuckahoe WMA, Collard Patch Lake Boat RampCollard Patch Lake, 3 miles south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Possum Eddy
| 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 Possum Eddy; 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.
Possum Eddy measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Spring Lake lies closest at under a mile, and Johnson Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possum Eddy | 13 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Spring Lake | under a mile west | 5 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Brierpatch Lake | 1 mile southeast | 4 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Johnson Lake | 3 miles southeast | 12 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Collard Patch Lake | 3 miles south | 7 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Barnes Lake | 3 miles southeast | 11 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Possum Eddy
Backup lakes near Possum Eddy
- Spring Lakeunder a mile west
- Brierpatch Lake1 mile southeast
- Johnson Lake3 miles southeast
- Collard Patch Lake3 miles south
- Barnes Lake3 miles southeast
Rivers close to Possum Eddy
- Brier Creek7 miles
- Savannah River23 miles
Shops on the way to Possum Eddy
- Georgia Wilderness Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Sylvania, 13 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Possum Eddy
- Hiltonia10 miles
- Sylvania14 miles
- Girard16 miles
The counties along Possum Eddy
- Screven Countyseat: Sylvania
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Photos of fishing water by Possum Eddy
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Straight answers on Possum Eddy
Which counties touch Possum Eddy?
The lake sits within Screven County, about 10 miles from Hiltonia.
Does Possum Eddy rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 13 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Possum Eddy?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Tuckahoe WMA, Red Lake Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Possum Eddy?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Possum Eddy?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Possum Eddy?
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 Possum Eddy?
Try Georgia Wilderness Outfitters, roughly 13 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Possum Eddy?
Spring Lake, under a mile away.
Make Possum Eddy your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.