Tallapoosa Bass in Georgia
Georgia Tallapoosa bass: creel rules, records and waters.
- 10 in total, only 5 limit
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Georgia Tallapoosa bass at a glance
State fisheries staff list Tallapoosa bass (Micropterus tallapoosae) 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 2 Georgia lake and river pages here.
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Description. “Tallapoosa Bass differ from all other bass species in that the second dorsal, caudal and anal fins have yellow-green coloration with white edges. Adult Size: 5–16 inches.”
Habitat. “Rocky habitat with flowing water, so concentrate on these areas. They can also be caught around wood and undercut banks.”
Range. “Found in the Tallapoosa River basin.”
Tips. “Small jigs, grubs, crankbaits, minnow plugs and 4” plastic worms. They will aggressively strike topwater lures in the summer.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
Keeping Tallapoosa 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 |
| Statewide freshwater | Count toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be these species with shoal and smallmouth bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Georgia DNR). Checked October 2026.
Georgia lakes and rivers with Tallapoosa bass
Creeks and rivers with Tallapoosa bass
- Tallapoosa RiverHaralson
- Little Tallapoosa RiverCarroll
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
Guided days for Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa bass
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Altamaha Bassfreshwater
- Bartram's Bassfreshwater
- Chattahoochee Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Suwannee Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- Channel Catfishfreshwater
Photos of fishing water by Tallapoosa Bass
Photo: Jcgaylor, CC0 1.0
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 Tallapoosa bass here
May Georgia anglers keep Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa bass record set?
Georgia's record lists carry no entry for it.
Which Georgia water should I try for Tallapoosa bass?
2 water pages on this site, led by Tallapoosa River and Little Tallapoosa River.
Do Georgia hatcheries raise Tallapoosa bass?
No published stocking schedule names it.
Is Tallapoosa bass a game fish in Georgia?
A game fish, Micropterus tallapoosae; freshwater water.
When is Tallapoosa bass season open in Georgia?
Open all year on statewide freshwater.
Is a saltwater permit required for Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa bass?
4 guide or captains on the list, among them Caddis Shack Fly Fishing.
Head out after Tallapoosa bass
Every water named above has its own page with ramps, gauges and limits.