Fishing near Augusta, Georgia
Richmond County, population 202,081.
- 10 milesto nearest lake
- 4ramps nearby
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Day trips to the water from Augusta
Population 202,081 (2020 Census): that is Augusta, a consolidated city of Richmond County. Closest lake page: Lake Olmstead, roughly 10 miles northeast. Phinizy Swamp WMA Boat Ramp is the nearest launch with a page, at 7 miles.
For a managed PFA lake, McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) sits 20 miles out.
Still water near Augusta
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Olmstead | 10 miles northeast | 87 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) | 20 miles west | 9 | PFA lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| McDuffie Pond 8E | 20 miles west | 38 | PFA lake | 2 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E) | 20 miles west | 6 | PFA lake | 0 | |
| Dearing Number Nine Lake | 20 miles west | 13 | PFA lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| McDuffie PFA Bridge (3W) | 20 miles west | 10 | PFA lake | 1 | largemouth bass, striped bass |
Streams to wade near Augusta
- Little River, Wilkes County25 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Augusta; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
The water around Augusta on a map
- Phinizy Swamp WMA Boat RampPhinizy Swamp Wma Pond, 7 miles
- Lock & Dam Boat RampSavannah River, 7 miles
- Lake Olmstead Boat RampLake Olmstead, 10 miles
- Augusta Water Works Station Boat RampSavannah River, 11 miles
River gauges around Augusta
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1, Near Augusta, Ga | 7 cfs, 2.72 ft gage height | Oct 23 10:00 pm |
| Butler Cr Below Butler Cr Rsvr At Fort Gordon, Ga | 6 cfs, 1.00 ft gage height | Oct 23 10:00 pm |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue, At Ft. Gordon, Ga | 6 cfs, 3.17 ft gage height | Oct 23 10:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 10:34 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Shops serving Augusta anglers
Where to grab bait close to Augusta
- Joe's Fishing and Huntingbait and tackle shop, Augusta, 4 miles
- Brickyard Bait &Tackle/Lock&Dambait and tackle shop, Augusta, 7 miles
- Gander Mountain, 145 Mason Mcknight Industrial Blvdbait and tackle shop, Augusta, 9 miles
- JC Marinemarina, Grovetown, 10 miles
- The Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Augusta, 10 miles
- Augusta Riverwalk Marinamarina, Augusta, 10 miles
- Broadway Tacklebait and tackle shop, Augusta, 10 miles
- Riverfront Marinamarina, Augusta, 10 miles
Statewide rules for Augusta
| 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 to bunk in for a Augusta weekend
- Hephzibah5 miles
- Blythe9 miles
- Grovetown10 miles
- Martinez11 miles
- Keysville13 miles
County guides covering Augusta
- Richmond Countyseat: Augusta
Spinning and baitcast picks from Piscifun for Augusta
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Telling apart the fish of Augusta
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Questions we hear from anglers staying in Augusta
Which lake should someone in Augusta try first?
Lake Olmstead lies 10 miles to the northeast.
Which ramp do Augusta boaters use most easily?
Launch at Phinizy Swamp WMA Boat Ramp, 7 miles away as the crow flies.
What pier page lies nearest Augusta?
Pier pages all sit outside a 20 mile radius.
What tackle counter lies nearest Augusta?
Joe's Fishing and Hunting, 4 miles from town.
Does WRD publish a forecast for a lake near Augusta?
The lakes near town have no WRD forecast.
Under which Georgia county is Augusta listed?
Richmond County, Georgia.
How many miles to trout water from Augusta?
No trout stream with a page lies within 35 miles.
How many catfish can I keep near Augusta?
Statewide bags: crappie 30, bream 50, catfish no limit; PFAs post their own.
What do nonresidents staying in Augusta spend on a license?
Visitors pay $10 for one day and $3.5 for each added day; the annual is $50.