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Reservoir 51 Fishing
A 313-acre Georgia lake in Banks County.
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Banks County
Quick look at Reservoir 51
The surface of Reservoir 51 measures 313 acres, found in Banks County. Maysville is the nearest town on the map, near 3 miles out.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and common carp for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
313acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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What anglers catch at Reservoir 51
Species shown for Reservoir 51 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.
Access
Launch sites at Reservoir 51
- Commerce Reservoir 51 Boat Ramp1 lane, City of Commerce
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Rules for keeping fish at Reservoir 51
| 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 Reservoir 51; 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.
Compare
Reservoir 51 measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lake Russell, Habersham County lies closest at 15 miles, and Bear Creek Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir 51 | 313 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Lake Russell, Habersham County | 15 miles north | 95 | 1 | lake | 7 |
| Nancytown Lake | 16 miles north | 6 | 1 | lake | 4 |
| Dam Number 10 | 17 miles south | 216 | 1 | lake | 6 |
| Victoria Bryant State Park Lake | 19 miles east | 1 | 0 | lake | 4 |
| Bear Creek Lake | 19 miles south | 505 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Near Reservoir 51
Backup lakes near Reservoir 51
- Lake Russell, Habersham County15 miles north
- Nancytown Lake16 miles north
- Dam Number 1017 miles south
- Victoria Bryant State Park Lake19 miles east
- Bear Creek Lake19 miles south
Rivers close to Reservoir 51
- Hudson River10 miles
- North Oconee River10 miles
- Nancy Town Creek14 miles
Shops on the way to Reservoir 51
- Campbell Underwater Search,Recovery & hull maint.marina, Jefferson, 11 miles
- Penetration Hooksbait and tackle shop, Hoschton, 16 miles
- The Treasures Within Thrift and Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Gainesville, 18 miles
- J Tech Marine Servicesmarina, Gainesville, 18 miles
- Gooch's Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Hoschton, 19 miles
- The Outdoor Depotbait and tackle shop, Gainesville, 20 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Reservoir 51
- Maysville3 miles
- Commerce4 miles
- Homer5 miles
The counties along Reservoir 51
- Banks Countyseat: Homer
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Reservoir 51
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Answers
Straight answers on Reservoir 51
Which counties touch Reservoir 51?
The lake sits within Banks County, about 3 miles from Maysville.
Does Reservoir 51 rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 313 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Reservoir 51?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Commerce Reservoir 51 Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Reservoir 51?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and common carp to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Reservoir 51?
Statewide numbers govern it: 10 black bass, 30 crappie, 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Reservoir 51?
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 Reservoir 51?
Try Campbell Underwater Search,Recovery & hull maint., roughly 11 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Reservoir 51?
Lake Russell, Habersham County, about 15 miles away.
Make Reservoir 51 your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.