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Georgia lakes

Reed Bingham Park Lake Fishing

A 375-acre Georgia lake in Colquitt County and Cook County.

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Colquitt County

Reed Bingham Park Lake: what to expect

Georgia mapping puts Reed Bingham Park Lake at 375 acres of water in Colquitt County and Cook County. Measured in a straight line, Ellenton lies about 3 miles from the lake.

Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. Launching works from 2 public boat ramps. There are 2 pier or bank fishing sites for fishing from land.

375acres
2public ramps
13species listed
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Fish

The fishery at Reed Bingham Park Lake

For Reed Bingham Park Lake, 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.

Access

Boat ramps on Reed Bingham Park Lake

  • Reed Bingham State Park (East)1 lane, dock, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)
  • Reed Bingham State Park (West)1 lane, fee, Georgia State Parks (DNR)

Casting from land around Reed Bingham Park Lake

Ramps within a few miles of Reed Bingham Park Lake

  • Cook County Landing (SR76)Little River, 9 miles south

WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.

Regulations

Keeper rules Georgia sets for Reed Bingham Park Lake

SpeciesDaily limit and sizeSeason
Black bass (all species combined)10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, TallapoosaOpen all year
Largemouth bassCounts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs)Open all year
Spotted bassCounts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier)Open all year
Shoal bassCounts 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 bassCounts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum lengthOpen all year
Striped, white and hybrid bass15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longerOpen all year
Crappie30Open all year
Bream (sunfish)50 in totalOpen all year
CatfishNo limitOpen all year
Walleye8Open all year
Pickerel15Open all year
American and hickory shad8Open all year

Statewide freshwater limits cover Reed Bingham Park Lake, which has no listed exception.

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.

Compare

Nearby lakes beside Reed Bingham Park Lake

Lake Charles sits 18 miles from Reed Bingham Park Lake; Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake is the largest of the neighbors.

LakeDistanceAcresRampsTypeSpecies listed
Reed Bingham Park Lake3752lake13
Lake Charles18 miles northeast50Public Fishing Area lake0
Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Lake18 miles west300lake7
Heron Lake18 miles northeast50Public Fishing Area lake0
Lake Russell, Berrien County19 miles northeast281Public Fishing Area lake7
Mallard's Rest19 miles northeast30Public Fishing Area lake0

WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.

Nearby

Short drives from Reed Bingham Park Lake

Georgia lakes in the same area as Reed Bingham Park Lake

Moving water near Reed Bingham Park Lake

  • Little River, Cook County15 miles
  • New River, Tift County21 miles

Crickets, shiners and line near Reed Bingham Park Lake

  • Larry's Quick Stopbait and tackle shop, Moultrie, 15 miles
  • Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 19 miles
  • Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 20 miles

Places to stay close to Reed Bingham Park Lake

  • Ellenton3 miles
  • Sparks6 miles
  • Adel8 miles

County pages that include Reed Bingham Park Lake

  • Colquitt Countyseat: Moultrie
  • Cook Countyseat: Adel
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Which fish

Pictures of the fish at Reed Bingham Park Lake

Redbreast Sunfish, Georgia
Redbreast Sunfish
Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0
Warmouth, Georgia
Warmouth
Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
Chain Pickerel, Georgia
Chain Pickerel
Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
Redfin Pickerel, Georgia
Redfin Pickerel
Photo: Duane Raver, Public domain
Answers

Reed Bingham Park Lake: questions Georgia anglers send in

Which Georgia county is Reed Bingham Park Lake in?

Georgia county lines put it in Colquitt County and Cook County, about 3 miles from Ellenton.

What acreage does Georgia list for Reed Bingham Park Lake?

375 acres.

Can a trailered boat get onto Reed Bingham Park Lake from a public ramp?

2 public ramps; Reed Bingham State Park (East) has the most lanes.

Is Reed Bingham Park Lake good for bass?

Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.

What size limits apply at Reed Bingham Park Lake?

Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.

What would a Georgia license for Reed Bingham Park Lake run me?

Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.

Where do I pick up bait on the road to Reed Bingham Park Lake?

Closest on our list: Larry's Quick Stop at 15 miles.

What is the nearest lake page to Reed Bingham Park Lake?

Lake Charles at roughly 18 miles.

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