Fishing near Macon, Georgia
Bibb County, population 157,346.
- 7 milesto nearest lake
- 7ramps nearby
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Good water to fish out of Macon
In 2020 the consolidated city of Macon in Bibb County had 157,346 people. Going north for 7 miles puts you on Javors Lucas Lake, nearer than any other lake page. Among nearby lakes, Lake Juliette is largest (3,600 acres). For a launch, Riverview Park (Spring St Bridge) sits 5 miles away.
For a lake with a WRD forecast, Lake Tobesofkee is 8 miles away. WRD runs FLAT CREEK PFA Pond as a PFA lake, 28 miles away.
Lake days that start from Macon
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Type | Ramps | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javors Lucas Lake | 7 miles north | 589 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Lake Tobesofkee | 8 miles west | 1,750 | reservoir | 3 | largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass |
| Lake Juliette | 17 miles north | 3,600 | reservoir | 2 | largemouth bass, spotted bass |
| Houston Lake | 21 miles south | 180 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Miller Creek Lake | 24 miles northeast | 12 | lake | 1 | largemouth bass, channel catfish |
River trips from Macon
- Ocmulgee River6 miles
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Macon; WRD waterbodies layer and access point species flags.
Ramps, piers and lakes around Macon on a map
- Riverview Park (Spring St Bridge)Ocmulgee River, 5 miles
- Amerson Water Works Park on Ocmulgee River near Macon-Bibb County 1Ocmulgee River, 5 miles
- Claystone ParkLake Tobesofkee, 5 miles
- Amerson Water Works Park on Ocmulgee River near Macon-Bibb County 2Ocmulgee River, 5 miles
- Arrowhead ParkLake Tobesofkee, 6 miles
- Javors Lucas Lake Boat RampJavors Lucas Lake, 8 miles
- Tobesofkee Rec Area (Duck Pond) Boat RampLake Tobesofkee, 9 miles
Stream flow near Macon
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon, Ga | 4 cfs, 1.73 ft gage height | Oct 23 5:30 pm |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon, Ga | 466 cfs, 5.40 ft gage height | Oct 23 5:30 pm |
| Echeconnee Creek At Houston Rd, Near Byron, Ga | 43 cfs, 5.92 ft gage height | Oct 23 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and tackle that Macon anglers use
Shops on the way to Macon
- Tobesofkee Lake Storebait and tackle shop, Macon, 4 miles
- Central Georgia Marina, Incmarina, Macon, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 195 Tom Hill Sr Boulevardsporting goods store, Macon, 6 miles
- Grey's Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Macon, 8 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Maconsporting goods store, Macon, 9 miles
- GetOutMorbait and tackle shop, Warner Robins, 13 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2907 Watson Blvdsporting goods store, Warner Robins, 13 miles
- Performance Marinemarina, Byron, 14 miles
Georgia limits for water near Macon
| 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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Georgia towns that sit close by Macon
- Bolingbroke11 miles
- Byron11 miles
- Centerville12 miles
- Warner Robins15 miles
- Robins AFB15 miles
The counties along Macon
- Bibb Countyseat: Macon
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Photos of fishing water by Macon
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What folks around Macon ask about fishing
Is there a lake right near Macon?
Head north about 7 miles to Javors Lucas Lake.
How many miles to a ramp from Macon?
Riverview Park (Spring St Bridge) is the pick, 5 miles from the town center.
Where can children cast from shore around Macon?
The 20 mile radius around town holds no pier page.
Can I buy shiners or crickets near Macon?
Start with Tobesofkee Lake Store, 4 miles out.
Which lake near Macon has a WRD fishing forecast?
The nearest is Lake Tobesofkee, 8 miles off.
Which Georgia county is Macon in?
It belongs to Bibb County.
Do mountain trout creeks run near Macon?
None within 35 miles.
What panfish rules apply around Macon?
Statewide: 30 crappie, 50 sunfish in total and no catfish limit, unless a listed water differs.
Does Georgia sell Macon visitors a single-day license?
For visitors: $10 a day, then $3.5 per added day, or $50 a year.
Plan a lake day from Macon
Each lake, ramp and pier listed above links to a page of its own.