Fishing Lake Seminole

AKA: Seminole Lake

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Lake Seminole, GA

Popular Fish Species Lake Seminole, GA

Lake Seminole Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Seminole is a nationally renown bass fishing lake, and home to many local and national bass tournaments. Weekend and tournament anglers alike are finding the fishing to be good to very good at times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Lake Seminole Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Lake Seminole. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Lake Seminole Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Seminole, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. A history of careful fisheries management by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division has helped to maintain a good bass fishery for anglers. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.

Lake Seminole Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Seminole in Georgia.

Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts can explore 376 miles of shoreline for fishing from a boat or from the bank. Swimming here is discouraged as these waters are inhabited by alligators, and caution is recommended anywhere near the lake water. Fish species residing in the reservoir include striped bass, hybrid stripers, catfish, crappie, sunfish, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. The aquatic vegetation is a major factor in making the lake so fertile and provides shelter to baitfish and the bass - making it a great place to look for bass. Seventeen boat launch ramps, plus a few primitive launch areas, serve boaters launching canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats, sailboats, pleasure boats and a wide variety of fishing boats including bass boats. A couple marinas, multiple campgrounds and RV parks, stores, restaurants, lodging and other amenities are available to enhance your visit.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Seminole

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Lake Seminole Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

374 Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off 374 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Booster Club Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Taylor Court, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Faceville Landing Park Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Faceville Landing Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Ten Mile Still Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Stone Landing Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Bainbridge Marina
2400 Airport Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
229 246-6336