Fishing near Albany, Georgia
Dougherty County, population 69,647.
- 3 milesto nearest lake
- 5ramps nearby
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Georgia water close to Albany
The 2020 Census put Albany, a city of Dougherty County, at 69,647 residents. The nearest lake with a page is Lake Chehaw, 3 miles northeast of town. Cox Landing Park, roughly 3 miles off, is the nearest ramp with a page.
WRD biologists write a yearly outlook for Lake Chehaw, about 3 miles away. Shore anglers can use Albany Nursery WMA, 10 miles out.
Lakes inside an hour of Albany
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chehaw | 3 miles northeast | 1,400 | reservoir | 1 | largemouth bass, white bass |
The nearest rivers to Albany
- Kinchafoonee Creek7 miles
- Kiokee Creek10 miles
- Chickasawhatchee Creek21 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Albany; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Ramps and piers around Albany, mapped
- Cox Landing ParkLake Chehaw, 3 miles
- Sutton's Landing ParkKinchafoonee Creek, 3 miles
- Marine Corps Ditch Boat RampFlint River, 3 miles
- Turner Landing ParkLake Chehaw, 6 miles
- Punks LandingFlint River, 10 miles
Fishing from shore close to Albany
- Albany Nursery WMAKiokee Creek, 10 miles
Streamflow at gauges near Albany
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Albany, Ga | 1,600 cfs, 2.54 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:15 pm |
| Kinchafoonee Creek At Century Rd,near Leesburg,ga | 4.58 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:00 pm |
| Muckalee Creek At Forrester Pkwy Near Leesburg, Ga | 6.09 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle stops for Albany
Tackle counters serving Albany
- Fred's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Albany, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2601 Dawson Road F01sporting goods store, Albany, 4 miles
- Gander Mountain, 832 N Westover Blvdbait and tackle shop, Albany, 4 miles
- Senkys Baitbait and tackle shop, Sylvester, 15 miles
Creel limits around Albany
| Species | Limit | 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 |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations statewide rows. Each lake page shows its listed exceptions.
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Towns that make a base for Albany
- Putney8 miles
- Leesburg11 miles
- Baconton14 miles
- Sasser14 miles
- Sylvester20 miles
Counties around Albany
- Dougherty Countyseat: Albany
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Pictures from Georgia water near Albany
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fishing out of Albany: the usual questions
What is the nearest Georgia lake to Albany?
By straight line, Lake Chehaw is 3 miles northeast.
What public ramp lies nearest Albany?
The nearest ramp page is Cox Landing Park, 3 miles out.
Which bank site lies nearest Albany?
Walk out at Albany Nursery WMA, about 10 miles by straight line.
Which nearby store stocks bait for Albany anglers?
Fred's Bait & Tackle is closest, 3 miles away.
Is there a forecast lake close to Albany?
Try Lake Chehaw, 3 miles away.
Which county page includes Albany?
The Census places it in Dougherty County.
What trout stream page sits nearest Albany?
The closest trout page is over 35 miles off.
How many crappie can I keep near Albany?
The statewide rows give 30 crappie, 50 sunfish and no catfish bag, barring exceptions.
What does a weekend of fishing near Albany cost a visitor?
A visitor license runs $10 for a day, $3.5 per added day, $50 annual.
Launch the boat near Albany
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