Fishing near Statesboro, GA

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Statesboro. Tap a water for its spot profile.

Water	State	Distance	Type
Charleston Harbor	SC	112 mi	bay
Lake Murray Striped bass.	SC	112 mi	lake
Santee Cooper Lakes Catfish and bass.	SC	130 mi	lake
Lake Lanier Spotted and largemouth bass.	GA	176 mi	lake
Chattahoochee River Trout below Buford Dam.	GA	178 mi	river
Lake Allatoona	GA	204 mi	lake
Lake Norman Largemouth and striped bass.	NC	223 mi	lake
Fontana Lake Smallmouth.	NC	235 mi	lake

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GA license & regulations

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR)

Resident annual: verify locally
Non-resident annual: verify locally
Source: verify locally — see Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) current license fees and regulations.

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Species nearby

Red DrumSpeckled TroutStriped Bass Largemouth BassCatfishSpotted BassCrappie Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Statesboro. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) · 706-557-3333 · https://georgiawildlife.com

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.