Guide To Fishing At Lake Chehaw

AKA: Lake Worth

Conveniently located on the northern outskirts of Albany, Lake Chehaw, is a relatively shallow 1,400-acre reservoir in south-central GA. There are three boat ramps along 30 plus miles of shoreline. Bait, tackle, convenience stores, restaurants and lodging are available close by the water.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Striped bass and hybrid stripers, along with bass and catfish are at the top of the list of favorite fish species here. Bream, crappie and sunfish also live here in good numbers. Canoes and kayaks are an ideal way to fish the backwaters and feeder creeks, but pontoons, power boats and bass boats are popular too. The closest camping is ten minutes or more away, across town.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, shoal bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, rock bass, spotted sunfish, warmouth, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Chehaw in Georgia.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Chehaw

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Chehaw Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cromartie Beach Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Cromartie Beach Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Click here for a Georgia Fishing License.