Fishing At Banks Lake

AKA: Banks Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and chain pickerel at Banks Lake in Georgia.

Located in the Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Banks Lake is a 4,000-acre impoundment when full. Having been drained in December 2017, the lake is in a rebuilding phase. The reserve includes restrooms, bait and food store, boat ramp and an accessible fishing dock. The reserve is located in the central-southern edge of the state, 7 miles northeast of Valdosta, GA. Around 20 miles of shoreline exist at full pool. Once stocked again, the lake should have bass, crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel and sunfish. Note that largemouth bass are catch and release only.

Primary fish species residing in Banks Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Banks Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Banks Lake Outdoors Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off W Main Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

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