Weems Road Lake Fishing
A 15-acre Georgia reservoir in Muscogee County.
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Weems Road Lake by the figures
Inside Muscogee County, Weems Road Lake holds about 15 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Columbus, roughly 4 miles from the water.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. Fishing without a boat works from 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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The Weems Road Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Public launches at Weems Road Lake
No mapped boat ramp touches Weems Road Lake; the nearest launches follow.
Shore access along Weems Road Lake
- Weems Road Lakebank fishing area, City of Columbus
Launch sites close to Weems Road Lake
- Lake Oliver MarinaLake Oliver, 3 miles west
- Rotary ParkChattahoochee River, 7 miles south
- Goat Rock MarinaGoat Rock Lake, 10 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Weems Road 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 |
With no listed exception, Weems Road Lake follows the statewide freshwater rows.
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.
Close-by lakes lined up with Weems Road Lake
Drive under a mile to reach Lake Heath, the nearest; Bull Creek Watershed Lake Number Three is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weems Road Lake | 15 | 0 | reservoir | 5 | |
| Lake Heath | under a mile southeast | 22 | 0 | reservoir | 5 |
| Bull Creek Watershed Lake Number Three | 2 miles southeast | 48 | 0 | lake | 6 |
| Flatrock Park Lake | 3 miles east | 13 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Bull Creek Reservoir | 5 miles east | 44 | 0 | lake | 5 |
| Carver Park Lake | 5 miles southeast | 12 | 0 | lake | 6 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Weems Road Lake
Lakes that pair well with Weems Road Lake
- Lake Heathunder a mile southeast
- Bull Creek Watershed Lake Number Three2 miles southeast
- Flatrock Park Lake3 miles east
- Bull Creek Reservoir5 miles east
- Carver Park Lake5 miles southeast
Gear and bait a short hop from Weems Road Lake
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 6700 Whittlesey Blvdsporting goods store, Columbus, under a mile
- Kinfolks Corner Stop & Shopbait and tackle shop, Columbus, 2 miles
- Jack-Em Rods and Fishing, LLCbait and tackle shop, Columbus, 3 miles
- Bulldog Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Columbus, 7 miles
- Holland's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Fortson, 8 miles
- Lake Harding Marinamarina, Fortson, 12 miles
Nearby towns for a Weems Road Lake trip
- Columbus4 miles
- Piney Grove8 miles
- Cataula10 miles
Weems Road Lake, county by county
- Muscogee Countyseat: Columbus
A Piscifun reel lineup for Weems Road Lake
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Things to know before you fish Weems Road Lake
What part of Georgia holds Weems Road Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Muscogee County, about 4 miles from Columbus.
How big is Weems Road Lake?
Close to 15 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Weems Road Lake?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Weems Road Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Weems Road Lake?
Statewide freshwater limits apply: 10 black bass in total and a 12-inch largemouth minimum, 30 crappie, 50 bream.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Weems Road 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.
Where are crickets and shiners sold near Weems Road Lake?
Drive under a mile to Academy Sports + Outdoors, 6700 Whittlesey Blvd.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Weems Road Lake?
Try Lake Heath, under a mile away.
A weekend at Weems Road Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.