Chattahoochee Bass in Georgia
Georgia Chattahoochee bass: creel rules, records and waters.
- 10 in total, only 5 limit
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Georgia Chattahoochee bass at a glance
State fisheries staff list Chattahoochee bass (Micropterus chattahoochee) as a game fish. Georgia allows 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa on statewide freshwater, with the season listed as open all year.
It appears on 6 Georgia lake and river pages here.
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Description. “Chattahoochee bass differ from all other bass species in that the second dorsal, caudal, and anal fins have bright red/orange coloration on their outer portions and numerous dark spots. Typically 5-11 inches.”
Habitat. “Chattahoochee bass like rocky habitat with flowing water, concentrate on these areas. They can also be caught around wood and undercut banks.”
Range. “Chattahoochee River basin.”
Tips. “They’ll strike at a variety of lures so give small jigs, grubs, crankbaits, minnow plugs and 4” plastic worms a try. They will aggressively strike topwater lures, especially in the summer.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
Keeping Chattahoochee bass in Georgia
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide freshwater | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Georgia DNR). Checked October 2026.
Georgia lakes and rivers with Chattahoochee bass
Reservoirs and ponds with Chattahoochee bass
- Unicoi Lake53 acres
Creeks and rivers with Chattahoochee bass
- Chattahoochee RiverHall
- Dukes CreekWhite
- Dicks Creek, Lumpkin CountyLumpkin
- Smith CreekWhite
- Spoilcane CreekWhite
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
Guided days for Chattahoochee bass in Georgia
- Caddis Shack Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Mineral Bluff, (762) 270-1565
- Mad Shark Charterscharter, Brunswick, (912) 223-1066
- Reel Time Guide Servicefishing guide, Lake Oconee, Greensboro, (404) 803-0741
- Blackhawk Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Soque, Clarkesville, (706) 947-3474
Similar Georgia fish to Chattahoochee bass
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Altamaha Bassfreshwater
- Bartram's Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Suwannee Bassfreshwater
- Tallapoosa Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- Channel Catfishfreshwater
Photos of fishing water by Chattahoochee Bass
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
What gets asked most about Chattahoochee bass here
May Georgia anglers keep Chattahoochee bass?
10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa for statewide freshwater; season open all year.
When was Georgia's Chattahoochee bass record set?
Georgia's record lists carry no entry for it.
Which Georgia water should I try for Chattahoochee bass?
6 water pages on this site, led by Unicoi Lake, Chattahoochee River and Dukes Creek.
Do Georgia hatcheries raise Chattahoochee bass?
No published stocking schedule names it.
Is Chattahoochee bass a game fish in Georgia?
A game fish, Micropterus chattahoochee; freshwater water.
When is Chattahoochee bass season open in Georgia?
Open all year on statewide freshwater.
Is a saltwater permit required for Chattahoochee bass?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Do Georgia outfitters list Chattahoochee bass?
4 guide or captains on the list, among them Caddis Shack Fly Fishing.
Head out after Chattahoochee bass
Every water named above has its own page with ramps, gauges and limits.