Walleye in Georgia
The Georgia rule book and water list for walleye.
- 8limit
- 14 lb, 2 ozrecord
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Georgia walleye: limits, records and waters
Georgia DNR counts Walleye (Sander vitreus) as a game fish. Its first limit row covers statewide freshwater: 8, season open all year.
Georgia's best freshwater entry is 14 lb, 2 oz, dated 2016. 15 Georgia waters on this site carry it in their WRD lists.
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Description. “Golden brown colored body with a white belly. Large, glassy marble-like eyes and long, sharp teeth. Two dorsal fins. Whitish area on lower lobe of caudal fin. Up to 15 lb; 1 to 2 lb typical.”
Habitat. “Large, cool water rivers and lakes. Frequently found near boulders, points and humps. Spawns in spring when water reaches 45-50 degrees over rocky bottoms in rivers.”
Range. “Tennessee, Coosa, Chattahoochee and Savannah River basins.”
Food. “Other fish, leeches, crayfish and insects.”
Tips. “Minnows, nightcrawlers, jigs, plugs and spinner combos.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
What the Georgia rules allow for walleye
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide freshwater | 8 | Open all year |
| All border waters covered | 8; No size limit | Open all year |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Georgia DNR). Checked October 2026.
The biggest walleye on Georgia's lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | 14 lb, 2 oz | Lake Rabun | 2016 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Georgia pages that name walleye
Lakes that list walleye
- Lake Hartwell56,000 acres
- Lake Lanier38,000 acres
- Lake Chatuge7,050 acres
- Lake Blue Ridge3,290 acres
- Carters Lake3,220 acres
- Lake Burton2,775 acres
- Reregulation Reservoir1,030 acres
- Lake Rabun834 acres
- Lake Tugalo600 acres
- Lake Yonah330 acres
- Lake Seed240 acres
- Antioch Lake West213 acres
- Antioch Lake East165 acres
Rivers that list walleye
- Chattahoochee RiverHall
- Chestatee RiverLumpkin
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
Close relatives on Georgia's list besides walleye
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Altamaha Bassfreshwater
- Bartram's Bassfreshwater
- Chattahoochee Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Suwannee Bassfreshwater
- Tallapoosa Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
Pictures from Georgia water near Walleye
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
walleye in Georgia: what anglers ask
What is the Georgia creel limit for walleye?
8 for statewide freshwater; season open all year.
What is the Georgia record walleye?
14 lb, 2 oz on the freshwater list, from Lake Rabun in 2016.
Where do walleye live in Georgia?
15 water pages on this site, led by Lake Hartwell, Lake Lanier and Lake Chatuge.
Where does WRD stock walleye?
WRD publishes no per-water stocking list for it.
Which category do Georgia rules put walleye in?
A game fish, Sander vitreus; freshwater water.
Is Georgia walleye season open now?
Open all year on statewide freshwater.
Do I need a trout license for walleye?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Can I hire a Georgia guide for walleye?
The guides page sorts operators by type instead.
Make a day of walleye
Pick a lake or river above to see access and limits.